WALKER WILCOX MATOUSEK LLPoffers its clients a sophisticated understanding of the insurance industry through which our lawyers provide high-level legal analysis and advice on numerous insurance-related issues. We also have an impressive Litigation Practice which includes trial and appellate experience in insurance and defense matters. In addition, WWM is well equipped to handle insurance policy drafting, risk management and insurance auditing.
Professional Liability: WWM offers comprehensive services in the areas of Directors & Officers insurance (D&O) and all types of Errors & Omissions insurance (E&O), including Financial Institutions E&O and Employment Practices Liability insurance (EPL), etc. WWM lawyers also have extensive knowledge of other professional liability insurance areas, have acted as national coverage, supervising and claims counsel for E&O programs and have handled cases involving an array of professions, including accountants, architects/engineers, attorneys/judges, insurance agents/brokers and title agents.
Property/Casualty: WWM lawyers have experience analyzing and litigating a range of coverage issues under first party insurance, including time element, property damage, fidelity/crime and builders’ risk matters. We also have experience with claims arising under CGL policies and have represented insurer clients concerning homeowner’s coverage, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, construction defects, employment and additional insureds, as well as environmental impairment liability insurance and latent claims. In addition, we have experience with CGL policies issued to the aviation industry, nonprofits, public entities, mines, extreme sports and other commercial operations.
Life/Disability/Accident & Health: WWM lawyers have spent considerable time representing life, disability, and accident and health insurers and agents in matters involving coverage disputes, agent negligence or other alleged misconduct. One of WWM’s founding partners has been awarded the professional designations of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). With respect to these lines of insurance, we also have handled contestability investigations and opinions, post-claim negotiations and claims litigation, and have negotiated, mediated and tried coverage cases to verdict. Further, we have been involved in the recent Improper Sales Practices and Market Conduct class actions.
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