Bad Faith & Extra-Contractual Claims

Insurers can face liability in excess of their policy limit if they are found to have wrongfully denied coverage or refused to accept a reasonable settlement opportunity within the policy limit. Skilled counsel is required at every step of the claims handling process to mitigate these risks.

We have a wealth of experience defending insurers against bad faith and extra-contractual claims. Our longstanding relationships allow us to work with clients to establish internal controls and procedures that can lessen the risk of extra-contractual exposure at the outset. The risks can be further mitigated through responsible claims handling practices, diligent monitoring throughout the life of a claim and gaining a firm understanding of applicable law. If bad faith litigation nonetheless ensues, our litigation team will be well positioned to obtain a favorable result for our client.