Insurance Coverage | Bad Faith

Nationally Recognized Counsel

in Insurance Coverage Matters

We represent insurers, underwriters, and brokers in complex coverage and bad faith disputes nationwide, delivering strategic guidance on high-exposure claims while managing regulatory and reputational risk.

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Industry Recognition

Trusted advisors to major insurers and brokers nationwide.

Complex Litigation Experience

Handling high-profile and class action coverage matters.

Product Development Insight

Assisting with policy drafting and specialized language.

Risk Management Focus

Strategic guidance on claims handling & bad faith avoidance.

Why choose Barton Gilman for insurance coverage and bad faith matters?

Advising carriers on complex commercial general liability and professional liability claims

Serving as monitoring counsel in high-profile and class action litigation.

Defending and counseling against bad faith exposure.

Collaborating with underwriters to draft and refine policy language.

Providing thought leadership through seminars and industry presentations.

Our insurance coverage team advises carriers across a wide range of policy lines

Commercial & Property Coverage

Counseling insurers on property, casualty, and commercial general liability matters.

Professional & Managed Care Liability

Handling disputes involving professional services and healthcare-related coverage.

Directors & Officers Liability

Advising on executive liability and corporate governance exposures.

Employment Practices Liability

Addressing coverage issues tied to workplace claims.

Environmental & Specialty Lines

Representing insurers in environmental liability and specialized policy disputes.

How we work

Simplifying Your Journey

Coverage Assessment

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We begin by analyzing policy language, claim circumstances, and procedural posture to understand coverage obligations and exposure.

Review insurance policies, endorsements, and claim materials

Identify coverage triggers, exclusions, and risk considerations

Assess regulatory, litigation, and bad faith implications

Strategic Planning

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Insurance coverage matters require thoughtful strategies grounded in policy interpretation and business realities.

Develop coverage position and defense approach

Coordinate with insurers, underwriters, brokers, and claims teams

Evaluate negotiation, monitoring, and litigation pathways

Execution & Advocacy

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We advance our clients’ interests through disciplined analysis and effective representation across forums.

Provide coverage opinions and claims guidance

Serve as monitoring counsel in complex or high-profile litigation

Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings

Resolution & Ongoing Counsel

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Our focus remains on achieving defensible outcomes while supporting long-term coverage and product strategies.

Resolve disputes through settlement, declaratory actions, or trial

Advise on claims handling practices and bad faith avoidance

Support policy drafting, product development, and risk management initiatives

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