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Insurance plays an essential role in risk mitigation for financial services companies. As risks evolve, questions often arise concerning the scope of insurance coverage and the interpretation and application of policy provisions. Winston’s insurance lawyers provide companies with best-in-class advice, corporate and transactional counsel, and, if need be, litigation defense in high-stakes coverage disputes and class actions. We have achieved excellent outcomes for our clients in matters involving a wide variety of insurance policies and claims, including cybersecurity, travel, long-term care, and annuities, among others. Moreover, we have experience in emerging issues and industries, such as blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, both of which present insurers with a unique and complicated set of risks and opportunities.
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For decades, Winston has represented a broad array of clients in the insurance industry, including some of the world’s largest and best-known insurers. Our prowess in and understanding of the insurance industry encompasses not only its products, practices, and services, but also the increasing challenges posed by a world increasingly characterized by a fast-evolving technological landscape as well as financial, political, and environmental instability. Accordingly, Winston’s lawyers are among the most sought-after in the industry—not only by companies currently facing high-stakes litigations and investigations, but by those looking to take preventive action now in order to mitigate and manage their risk in the future.
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Representation & Warranty Insurance Claims
Winston is a market leader in the field of representation and warranty insurance (RWI) claims. With an in-depth understanding of the complexities and nuances of contractual agreements, we are skilled at meticulously analyzing purchase agreements, identifying potential breaches, and formulating comprehensive recovery strategies. This enables us to deliver favorable outcomes for our clients, making us a go-to-choice for buyers seeking preeminent counsel in this nuanced area of law.
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Experience
|April 1, 2024
Experience
|January 16, 2024
Winston Represented Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in its Acquisition of The Rowley Agency
Experience
|January 5, 2024
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Webinar
|April 9, 2025
Achieving IPO Readiness: An Approach from Legal, Accounting, & Insurance
Readying for an IPO is a complex task for general counsel and even the most senior of C-Suite executives. For businesses considering this consequential step, Winston & Strawn and Aon, with guest Deloitte, invite you to a comprehensive webinar, “Achieving IPO Readiness: An Approach from Legal, Accounting, and Insurance.”
In the Media
|March 25, 2025
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Winston & Strawn partner Bill O’Neil participated as a contributor in BRG’s annual M&A Disputes Report, featuring the best and brightest in this area of practice, highlighting insights and key benchmarking data in support of dealmakers preparing for the 2025 deal market.
Benefits Blast
|March 19, 2025
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Department of Labor Increases Civil Penalties for Noncompliance
Effective January 15, 2025, the United States Department of Labor increased its ERISA health and welfare civil penalties for noncompliance.
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Law Glossary
What Is Health Care Privacy Law?
Today, health care privacy law is driven by the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. This federal privacy rule establishes protections for specific patient health information. Health care plans, clearinghouses, and providers are subject to the law.
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Who Are Institutional Investors?
Institutional investors are large non-individual shareholders, including hedge funds, pension funds, mutual funds, endowment funds, and insurance companies.
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The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA), enacted in 1998, prohibits employers and their agents from conditioning employment on genetic data, or from using genetic data in discriminatory ways. The statute also prohibits insurers from seeking genetic information to use in connection with accident or health insurance policies.