Wilson Elser is not only the largest insurance-based law firm in the world, but in the field of reinsurance we have continuity in experience and practice since as early as the 1970s. We have represented virtually every type of entity in the reinsurance industry, including cedents, reinsurers, retrocessionaires, intermediaries, brokers, liquidators and regulators, in every type of reinsurance claim, dispute, contract or controversy, including arbitrations, litigation, commutations, audits, letter of credit transactions and corporate activities.
We have handled issues such as "follow the fortunes" disputes, asbestos and pollution losses, hurricane and natural disaster losses, risk transfer cases, rescission and avoidance, defalcations and financial irregularities, fraud and criminal conduct, actuarial matters, claims by and against liquidators, allocation and aggregation of losses, and many others. Indeed, our services span the full gamut of reinsurance industry concerns.
Wilson Elser's ability to assist clients in addressing and resolving reinsurance disputes efficiently is enhanced by the knowledge base of the firm's partnership in areas where underlying claims can result in considerable financial exposure to reinsurers. Such claims could encompass professional liability, product liability, aviation, directors and officers liability, general liability, asbestos exposure, environmental/pollution concerns, marine matters and medical malpractice. Wilson Elser's nationwide network of offices and our "front line" involvement defending insureds, as well as ceding companies in coverage disputes, means our attorneys will always identify and respond to changes in the U.S. litigation environment and advise our clients in the reinsurance industry accordingly.
Wilson Elser is also on the forefront in the use and development of sophisticated quantitative tools employing statistics and models to forecast, assess and monitor claims development and expense. This experience allows us to assist our reinsurance clients in the proper management, evaluation and testing of large amounts of claim data.
Our sustained involvement at every level of the insurance industry has allowed us to develop an unsurpassed appreciation and understanding of insurance concepts and law; industry needs and constraints; the corporate cultures of the different insurers, reinsurers and brokers active in today's marketplace; and the personalities and careers of many leading industry figures. Altogether, these factors combine to make Wilson Elser a unique resource in the field of reinsurance.