Insurance Expert Witnesses in New York

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Insurance expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including claims handling, underwriting, risk management, and policy interpretation. Some of the most common specialties include bad faith, coverage disputes, premium calculation, reinsurance, and broker/agent liability. They can opine on the effects of policy language, industry standards, regulatory compliance, and claim valuation outcomes.

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Average Insurance Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$375/hr

Review Fee

$425/hr

Deposition Fee

$450/hr

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Insurance Experts in New York

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr

    This highly qualified economist received his B.A. from Harvard University, M.A. from the University of Oxford, and his Ph.D in Economics from George Washington University. He brings extensive experience in financial regulation through his 5 years experience working as an economist at the federal-level at the Federal Reserve Board, Small Business Administration, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. He also served as Chief Economist and Senior Policy Adviser in the Office of the New York City Comptroller for 13 years. He has taught MBA level courses on Corporate Social Responsibility, Finance and Economics at NYU's Stern School of Business, Baruch College, and Pace University. This expert is a member of several professional organization including the New York Association for Business Economics, Economists for Peace and Security. His testimony has been heard by such agencies as the NYS Public Service Commission three times, the NYS Assembly Housing Committee, the NYC Council, NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission, .and the U.S. House Banking Committee.

    Retired Economist, Executor of the Estate of Hilda van Stockum and President, Boissevain Books

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), George Washington University

    New York

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This expert has been practicing law for over 35 years. A nationally recognized insurance coverage counselor, he is well known for his bi-weekly newsletter summarizing important insurance coverage decisions in New York State courts. Listed in Best Lawyers in America the past 6 years in a row, he has also been named as Lawyer of the Year for Insurance Law by the same publication. This expert has been teaching Insurance Law as an Adjunct Professor at a major university's law school for nearly 30 years, and he is a Senior Member specializing in insurance coverage at a large law firm.

    Adjunct Professor, A university in NY

    Juris Doctor (JD), State University of New York at Buffalo

    Buffalo,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This highly qualified insurance regulatory matters expert has over 45 years of professional experience. He completed his BA in accounting at Loyola College and his MBA at St. Johns University. He holds professional certifications as an insurance examiner and a market conduct manager. This expert is a distinguished member of various professional organizations, including the Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society and the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals. Formerly, this expert has served as the deputy bureau chief of the New York State Department of Financial Services. In this role, this expert reviewed the division's operational needs, conducted review of insurer proposals, and represented the department in meetings with various industry organizations.

    Deputy Bureau Chief, New York State Department of Financial Services

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), St. Johns University

    Flushing,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $500/hr
    Court Fee $550/hr

    This highly qualified expert has nearly 40 years of experience in insurance. He earned his BBA in accounting from Hofstra University before beginning his career in insurance with the New York State Insurance Department and the New York State Department of Financial Services. During his 35 years working for the New York State Insurance Department, he held several prominent positions, including director of policy initiatives and assistant chief examiner of the property bureau. He has years of demonstrated experience dealing with health, life, and property insurance regulations. Currently, this expert serves as the principal for an insurance and regulatory consulting firm in New York.

    Principal, An insurance and regulatory consulting firm in NY

    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Hofstra University

    Bayside,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $600/hr
    Deposition Fee $650/hr
    Court Fee $650/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in the field, primarily focusing on the regulation of reinsurance, as well as traditional, financial, capital market and administrative reinsurance. He is a licensed reinsurance intermediary and an ARIAS-US certified arbitrator, and is active in his field as a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and as a member of several organizations including the American Academy of Actuaries and the Actuarial Standards Board. Prior to his position as president of a consulting firm, he served as the vice president of reinsurance at Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, the managing director of Lehman Brothers Holdings, and the vice president of client solutions at General Re Life Corporation.

    President, A life insurance and reinsurance consulting firm in NY

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Binghamton University

    New York,

    New York

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What Can an Insurance Expert Witness Opine On?

Claims Processing

Reviewing and approving insurance claims.

Policy Underwriting

Assessing risk to determine coverage eligibility.

Premium Calculation

Calculating insurance premiums based on risk.

Coverage Review

Evaluating policy terms and conditions.

Renewal Processing

Managing the renewal of insurance policies.

Dispute Resolution

Resolving conflicts between insurers and clients.

FAQs for Insurance Expert Witnesses

What is a insurance expert witness?

An insurance expert witness is a qualified professional who explains insurance standards and practices in legal cases. They assist by reviewing policies and claims, giving opinions, testifying, and clarifying complex insurance issues.

What types of cases may necessitate the expertise of an insurance expert witness?

An insurance expert witness handles bad faith claims, coverage disputes, claim denials, policy interpretation, underwriting issues, broker/agent negligence, and insurance fraud cases.

How should an insurance expert witness be evaluated for specialized industry credentials?

An insurance expert witness should be evaluated by verifying specialized industry credentials, licenses, advanced designations, and relevant professional memberships.

How can an insurance expert witness assist in interpreting complex policy language?

An insurance expert witness can clarify complex policy language by explaining coverage, exclusions, and industry standards to help the court understand each party’s rights and obligations.

What insurance expert witness experience is most persuasive in high-value coverage disputes?

The most persuasive insurance expert witness has deep claims handling and coverage analysis experience, prior testimony in high-value disputes, and a track record of influencing court decisions.

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