Perspectives on Insurance & Reinsurance
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Mark A. Bloom, Lynn R. Fiorentino, David R. Hamill, David R. Hanke, Marwa M. Hassoun*, David P. Grosso, Elliott M. Kroll, J.H. Jennifer Lee, M. Scott Peeler, Andrew Ross, Julius A. Rousseau, III, D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Henry Morris, Jr., Angela M. Santos, Stephanie Trunk
Arent Fox is monitoring policy changes by the Biden Administration to provide timely analysis on how they could impact your business.
In addition to dramatically changing the policies of former President Trump on the pandemic, the economy, immigration, and other key issues, the Biden Administration is likely to substantially increase the federal government’s oversight of the insurance industry in at least two ways. First, by regul
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Eric A. Biderman, Mark S. Fragner, Richard G. Liskov
On January 19, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division ruled in Henderson Road Restaurant Systems, Inc. dba Hyde Park Grille, et al. v. Zurich Am. Ins. Co., No. 1:20-cv-01239, that a commercial insurance policy business income coverage form issued by Zurich A
This case has drawn worldwide attention and is likely to be relied upon by policyholders and insurers alike.
Our initial alert highlighted various hospitality and service industry businesses suing their insurers to recover for losses arising out of closure and stay-at-home (Civil Authority) orders.
The Arch case provides a possible roadmap for policyholders in the United States to maximize insurance payout due to COVID-19 and the impacts of government restrictions on businesses.
Join Partner James Westerlind as he and insurance industry leaders discuss how the pandemic has created unprecedented financial and operational challenges for numerous sectors and changed how business is conducted.
Partner Jule Rousseau was a featured panelist at The Deal’s Life Settlements Seminar that explored the latest market updates including the impact of COVID-19 on senior insureds, the continued increase in institutional investment in the market, merger due diligence, and current legal issues.
After several false starts, New Jersey is on the verge of passing legislation aimed at prohibiting stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI) that while broad in scope, may have little practical impact.
Arent Fox is pleased to announce that Insurance & Reinsurance Partner Jule Rousseau was re-elected Secretary of the European Life Settlement Association’s (ELSA) Executive Committee for the 2020/2021 term at this year’s annual general meeting.
Fifty-three Arent Fox LLP attorneys have been rated as leaders in their profession by The Best Lawyers in America 2021.
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Eric A. Biderman, Mark S. Fragner, Richard G. Liskov, Andrew Dykens, David J. Ward
Congressional Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York has introduced a bill, H.R. 7011, titled the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (the Act).
Join us for a discussion on the key legal issues related to COVID-19 that international companies need to consider and watch out for. During this webinar, we will discuss the latest developments in the employment, international trade, insurance, and the CARES Act.
With businesses facing reduced hours or closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic, business interruption coverage is top of mind. In today’s episode, we talked to James Westerlind about the types of coverage and policy exclusions that can impact your ability to make a claim.
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Eric A. Biderman, Mark S. Fragner, Richard G. Liskov
A number of state legislators in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Massachusetts have proposed bills which would require insurers on some business interruption policies—those covering businesses with less than a specified number of employees—to retroactively cover and pay claims even though the policy
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Eric A. Biderman, Mark S. Fragner, Richard G. Liskov
In some of our previous Legal Alerts concerning insurance coverage for coronavirus related issues, we have highlighted some of the types of coverage that could apply to a COVID-19 related loss, such as business interruption, contingent business interruption, civil authority, and event cancellation.
Arent Fox Continues Expansion of Insurance & Reinsurance Group With Addition of Counsel Mark Fragner
Arent Fox is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its Insurance & Reinsurance practice with the addition of Counsel Mark S. Fragner. Mark joins the firm’s New York office after 12 years of working in-house at leading global insurance corporations.
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Eric A. Biderman, Mark S. Fragner, Richard G. Liskov
As noted in our previous Legal Alerts concerning insurance coverage for coronavirus related issues, as businesses are forced to close, travel is restricted, and supply chains are disrupted, COVID-19 insurance claims will proliferate, likely affecting all lines of coverage, particularly property and
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Eric A. Biderman, Mark S. Fragner, Richard G. Liskov
On March 10, 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services issued Insurance Circular Letter No. 5, titled “Guidance to Department of Financial Services Regulated Insurance Entities and Request for Assurance Relating to Operational and Financial Risk Arising from the Outbreak of the Novel Coron
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Eric A. Biderman, Mark S. Fragner, Richard G. Liskov
Employers and workers’ compensation insurers face a potentially huge number of claims for coverage by employees sickened with the coronavirus. State workers' compensation statutes, however, will erect significant evidentiary hurdles which those claimants must overcome.
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Eric A. Biderman, Mark S. Fragner, Richard G. Liskov
Further to our previously issued insurance Legal Alerts concerning potential coverage for coronavirus-related claims, we now focus on recent action by insurance regulators—in particular, Maryland.
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Eric A. Biderman, Mark S. Fragner, Richard G. Liskov
As noted in our previous Legal Alerts concerning insurance coverage for coronavirus related issues, as businesses are forced to close, travel is restricted, and supply chains are disrupted, COVID-19 insurance claims will proliferate, likely affecting all lines of coverage, particularly property and

As the spread of COVID-19 accelerates across the United States, hospitals, health systems, and other providers face unique challenges. Arent Fox’s Health Care Group analyzes what you need to know about regulatory changes and guidance from the federal government.
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Eric A. Biderman, Mark S. Fragner, Richard G. Liskov
As businesses are forced to close, travel is restricted, and supply chains are disrupted, it is a certainty that the COVID-19 virus will engender a plethora of insurance claims affecting all lines of coverage, particularly property and general liability coverages.
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Eric A. Biderman, Mark S. Fragner, Richard G. Liskov
Many companies that have suffered business income disruptions and losses as a result of the coronavirus are asking their insurance brokers if there is coverage for such losses under the business interruption or contingent business interruption provisions of their all-risk insurance policies.