Syed S Ahmad
March 30, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Just Because? Potential COVID-19 Coverage Under General Liability Insuring AgreementsPotential damages flowing from the COVID-19 pandemic, similar to those flowing from the opioid crisis, will likely result in courts considering the plain meaning of these common coverage triggers.
By Syed S. Ahmad and Rachel E. Hudgins
7 minute read
February 19, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Hearsay: An Expanded Residual Exception or More of the Same?The Federal Rules of Evidence were recently amended to change the criteria under the residual exception. In this article, we describe the new requirements of the residual exception and explore its potential relevance.
By Syed S. Ahmad and Yaniel Abreu
6 minute read
June 18, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
My Insurance Company Is Bankrupt, But Is Reinsured. Can I Make A Claim Directly Against the Reinsurer?This Eye on the Experts article discusses a potential source of recovery for policyholders in the event an insurer goes bankrupt.
By Syed S. Ahmad, Patrick M. McDermott, and Yaniel Abreu
11 minute read
January 15, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center
Arbitration of Insurance Disputes: Functus Officio and the Clarification ExceptionA core tenet of arbitration is its finality. Indeed, if “truth seeking is the hammer of justice, finality is the overlooked anvil.”[1] In arbitration,…
By David Costello Patrick M. McDermott Syed S. Ahmad
13 minute read
September 25, 2018 | Texas Lawyer
When Worried About Collusion, Insist on Independent CounselA recent Fifth Circuit case highlights significant coverage implications for insureds that can arise under these circumstances
By Syed S. Ahmad and Cary D. Steklof
5 minute read
January 17, 2018 | FC&S Insurance
Representations & Warranties Insurance and PrivilegeRepresentations and warranties (“R&W”) insurance continues to cement itself as a viable alternative to traditional indemnification in many…
By and Patrick M.McDermott Richard Warren Syed S. Ahmad
9 minute read
October 05, 2017 | FC&S Insurance
The Privilege of Cooperation: What Insurers and Insureds Need to Know About Preserving the PrivilegeIt is hornbook law that documents prepared by a party in anticipation of litigation are protected by the work product privilege. In addition, an attorney’s…
By and Katherine E. Miller Andrea DeField Syed S. Ahmad
7 minute read
October 04, 2017 | FC&S Insurance
Key Questions for Financial Institutions Seeking to Maximize Insurance for “Cyber” RisksThe financial sector is the top industry target for cyber criminals, with phishing, malware and ransomware attacks increasing by double- and triple-digit…
By and Jennifer White Syed S. Ahmad Lorelie S. Masters
10 minute read
July 18, 2017 | FC&S Insurance
Now You See It (Now You Don’t?) – Recent Insurer Efforts to Void Coverage Based on New York Rescission LawIn recent months, insurers have increasingly used New York rescission law as a means to not only deny coverage for specific claims, but also to void any…
By and Kelly Oeltjenbruns Tae Andrews Syed S. Ahmad
7 minute read
April 18, 2017 | FC&S Insurance
For Big-Number Settlement Negotiations, Excess Insurers Cannot Take a Back SeatIt is an all-too-common dilemma for many companies. You’ve been hit with a lawsuit after a mistake or accident that has caused extensive damages. …
By and Katherine Miller Paul T. Moura Syed S. Ahmad
6 minute read
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