Overview
Burr & Forman's insurance attorneys serve as counsel to all segments of both the traditional and alternative risk insurance industries on the regulatory and compliance side.
Our attorneys advise clients on the structure and formation of:
- Alternative risk transfer vehicles
- Group funds
- Purchasing groups
- Reciprocals
- Risk retention groups
- Surplus lines companies
In addition, they assist clients in connection with the licensing of:
- Agents
- Brokers
- Claims adjusters
- Third-party administrator
- Traditional carriers
Our attorneys regularly handle matters with the state insurance department such as:
- Analysis
- Examinations
- Holding company compliance
- Insurance insolvencies
- Policy drafting
- Rate and form filings
Our team incorporates, organizes, licenses, and advises insurance companies in underwriting various types of insurance, including:
- Automobile liability
- General liability
- Health
- Prescription drug
- Professional liability
- Property
- Workers' compensation
Our attorneys advise clients on matters such as company organization, corporate governance, state insurance department approvals, securities disclosures and filings, and certificates of authority for operations. Our team represents insurers and related entities in the acquisition of other companies and portfolios of business. Our experience also includes representing clients in the acquisition of insurance companies or books of business in various states, including public mergers.
Our involvement in government relations and experience in drafting Tennessee’s new captive insurance law allows us to assist clients in drafting and managing the passage of insurance legislation, monitoring legislative activity, and lobbying in connection with proposed legislative changes.
