Insurance Defense

Insurance companies rely upon Friday, Eldredge & Clark to represent their interests in regulatory and transactional matters before the Arkansas Insurance Department. We assist our clients with the full range of concerns that come within the Insurance Commissioner’s authority to review and regulate, including:

Regulatory compliance, including market conduct issues and responding to consumer and insurance department complaints
Change of company ownership, including mergers or acquisitions
Approval of insurance products and policy provisions
Approval of internal governance changes
Required filing of financial and other regulatory reports
Our knowledge of the regulatory environment in Arkansas means that your company will receive the full benefit of our sound working relationship with the commissioner’s office. When combined with our knowledge of Arkansas state courts and legislative processes, our experience in these areas means that we can handle virtually any regulatory issue that arises for insurers licensed to write insurance in the state.

We evaluate insurance policies on behalf of the insurance carrier and the insured. The policies we review and assess include almost every type of coverage written in today’s business market. Our clients have relied on our expertise to prepare coverage opinions in thousands of instances. Those coverage matters involved comprehensive general liability policies, policies on environmental matters, professional liability, excess insurance, endorsements, exclusions, and all other issues.

Our firm helps businesses maximize and effectively manage their insurance coverage. We represent insurance companies and policyholders and advise both in disputes over all facets of insurance liability coverage including professional, directors and officers, asbestos, errors and omissions, and catastrophic issues.

We are also experienced in helping clients manage their own risk. Many employers use self-insurance as an alternative to traditional insurance. Because we work with the plans various companies use, we can advise on the most effective options and strategies.

Friday, Eldredge & Clark understands the stakes in professional liability controversies. Healthcare providers, lawyers, realtors, architects, engineers, and insurance brokers and registered representatives and their insurers turn to us for help. Our concern is the same as your concern: protecting your livelihood and reputation.