Agents and Brokers Liability

Ohrenstein & Brown, LLP's agent and broker liability practice encompasses representation of insurance agents and brokers, securities brokers, and financial services consultants and analysts.

Significant support for the firm's representation of insurance agents and brokers against claims of malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty comes from our extensive experience in handling a variety of insurance related matters, including coverage, regulatory and reinsurance matters. This experience enables us to provide a high level of expertise when representing small, mid-level and large agents and brokers. This experience and understanding of insurance law and practice, combined with aggressive and pro-active representation of our clients' interests, is critical to our success.

In representing securities brokers and financial services consultants and analysts against claims of fraud, negligence and mishandling of client accounts, our wealth of experience in this area is enhanced by related experience in representing lawyers and accountants in myriad malpractice suits, as well as coverage disputes under corporate directors and officers liability policies.

We are cognizant of the fact that our agent and broker clients would prefer to spend their time servicing their own clients, and not litigating claims. By combining our understanding of the practical concerns of our clients, and the legal issues, we avoid traps and pitfalls that can befall even the most conscientious agent or broker.

We also provide counseling and advice on practices and procedures that can be implemented to avoid claims and disputes, and otherwise lay the groundwork for the successful defense of potential or anticipated claims.