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

Financial Planning Association (FPA) Annual Conference

At FPA Annual Conference 2024, connection, learning, and community take center stage. It's where you'll rub shoulders with the brightest minds, exchange ideas, and discover the latest strategies that will supercharge your success. It's an experience like no other, and it's tailor-made for YOU.
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Events

claimsXchange: 2024 Claims Academy

ClaimsAcademy brings together renowned experts in a variety of claims management specialties to offer professionals challenging curricula and unparalleled opportunities for creative learning and problem-solving through five intensive learning track: Casualty Claims, Construction, Cyber, Transportation and Workers Compensation.
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SDV Insights

NCAA's New Post-Eligibility Excess Insurance Program Will Cover Athletes in Any Division for Up to Two Years After Separation from Institution

Effective August 1, 2024, the NCAA will provide excess injury insurance coverage to student-athletes for athletic injuries for two years, beginning on a student-athlete's date of separation from its member institution.
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Events

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) Construction Law Symposium

Engage with New Jersey's leading legal experts for a deep dive into new construction law challenges and critical issues, such as consumer fraud developments, the UCC and common law as applied to goods and services and current insurance coverage issues.
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SDV Insights

Recent Decision Further Jeopardizes Availability of Additional Insured Coverage in New York

Additional insured endorsements often provide "blanket" coverage to persons or organizations as required by a written contract. However, the wording of the "blanket" language is critically important, as the inclusion of certain phrases in an additional insured endorsement can result in a denial of coverage for the upstream party.
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Events

Webinar: A Deep Dive on Wrap-Up Insurance in Construction

Wrap-up insurance offers a holistic approach to risk management, ensuring consistent coverage, improved project efficiency, and cost savings, making it an attractive option for large construction projects. Join this webinar for a thorough exploration of wrap-up insurance, designed for those looking to deepen their understanding of this crucial risk management tool.
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SDV Insights

There is No Claims File Privilege in Florida, Despite What Insurers Want You to Think

As Florida insurers continue their attempts to narrow protections for policyholders, it is imperative - now more than ever - that insureds be well-informed and know their rights. Most recently, in Florida, insurers are attempting to weaponize the death of Senate Bill 1726 and House Bill 1287 to limit the documents disclosed to policyholders.
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Events

Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting

Join us for our highly anticipated 2024 Annual Meeting on June 13 and 14 at the Rhode Island Convention Center! This signature event brings together legal professionals for two days of networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
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Events

DRI Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar

DRI's Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar is the preeminent program for insurance executives, claims professionals, and outside counsel who specialize in bad faith insurance litigation.
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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
Michael V. Pepe
Partner
Cheryl L.  Kozdrey
Partner
Stephanie A. Giagnorio
Partner
Janie Reilly Eddy
Partner
Stacy M. Manobianca
Partner
Brian J. Clifford
Partner
Anna M. Perry
Associate
Richard W. Brown
Partner

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Northeast

35 Nutmeg Drive, Ste 140
Trumbull, CT 06611

203.287.2100

136 Madison Avenue, 6th Fl.
New York, NY 10016

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Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

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Southeast

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Naples, FL 34108

239.316.7244

West Coast

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Temecula, CA 92590

951.365.3145

SDV is headquartered in Connecticut, with regional offices located in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and California to better serve our clients nationwide. We have the experience and insight to effectively address your insurance coverage concerns and provide practical solutions to any risk transfer challenges you face.