SDV was founded more than 25 years ago with one mission: to level the playing field for insurance policyholders. Its singular focus on insurance coverage law and unwavering commitment to policyholders of all types have made it a leader in insurance litigation and risk management strategy. With a steadily growing team of experienced insurance coverage lawyers in regional offices across the country, SDV is the right choice for policyholders.

NEWS & IDEAS

Events

Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Annual Conference & Exhibition

Join your peers from across the construction finance industry at CFMA's Annual Conference & Exhibitions in Colorado July 15-19, 2023, access expert-led education sessions vital to your business, make invaluable peer-to-peer networking connections, and discover mission-critical product offerings.
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Events

West Coast Casualty's Construction Defect Seminar

The West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar has become an institution, a staple, and a must-go-to event for all the members of the construction defect community. It is the largest event of its kind worldwide. It continues into its 29th year of bringing the national and international construction defect community its most informative event regarding this specialized subject.
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Events

Risk Management Society (RIMS) RiskWorld 2023

RISKWORLD® is more than a conference -- it's the center of the risk management universe. This is where you swap strategies with people who "get it."
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Events

University Risk Management and Insurance Association, Inc. (URIMA) 2023 Northeastern Regional Conference

Join us in Boston for URMIA's 2023 Northeastern Regional Conference focusing on risk management and insurance. We will bring together ideas, lessons learned, and best practices for peers campus-wide and celebrate coming together to hear, learn, and network with each other.
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Events

Construction Builders Risk and CGL Insurance: Scope of Coverage, Covered Losses, Exclusions, AI Endorsements

This CLE course will provide counsel for construction contractors and developers with an analysis of evolving coverage issues in builder's risk and CGL insurance for construction projects. The panel will discuss how these policies work to mitigate developer and contractor risks, the use of additional insured endorsements, problematic coverage issues, and potential pitfalls for the unwary.
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Events

Atlantic Builders Convention

The Atlantic Builders Convention is hosted by the New Jersey Builders Association and is the largest industry tradeshow in the Northeast. Thousands of industry professionals attend the conference and expo each year to learn, network, and develop business opportunities and celebrate the industry.
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Events

New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) - Insurance Law Section CLE

Whether we like it or not, attorneys are not immune to cybersecurity risks. If not properly insured, even a small cybersecurity event can have a significant impact on a law firm's bottom line. This program will explore the types of cyber risks that lawyers face and how to manage those risks through insurance.
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SDV Insights

Connecticut Federal District Court Follows Majority Rule on Insurance Policy Anti-Assignment Clauses

A recent decision by the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut further confirms that Connecticut courts follow the majority rule that contractual anti-assignment clauses do not bar assignment of an insured's claim after the loss occurred.
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MEET OUR TEAM

Richard W. Brown
Partner
Theresa A. Guertin
Partner
David G. Jordan
Partner
Gregory D. Podolak
Partner
Tracy Alan Saxe
Partner
Jeffrey J. Vita
Partner
Jeremiah M. Welch
Partner
Bethany L. Barrese
Partner
William S. Bennett
Partner
K.  Alexandra O'Neill
Partner
Grace V. Hebbel
Partner
Michael V. Pepe
Partner
Cheryl L.  Kozdrey
Partner
Sarah M. Borrelli
Associate
Stephanie A. Giagnorio
Of Counsel
Janie Reilly Eddy
Associate
Stacy M. Manobianca
Partner
Brian J. Clifford
Partner

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SDV is headquartered in Connecticut, with regional offices in New Jersey, Florida, and California to better serve our clients. We are ready to answer your questions and are eager to assist you in developing solutions.