Insurance

Overview

Our Insurance Law attorneys represent clients in:

Insurance coverage questions and coverage litigation
Coverage disputes and claims for extracontractual damages
Complex insurance issue cases including pollution claims, toxic exposure claims, bad faith claims, reinsurance disputes, and other coverage disputes under primary and excess liability policies.

They also provide opinions and counseling on contract interpretations, contract application, and trends in insurance law.

Our broader practice groups provide insurance industry clients with counsel and representation related to:

Appellate representation
Casualty and general liability matters
Commercial litigation
Corporate and transactional matters
Employment and labor matters
Environmental counsel
Healthcare law
Information privacy and security
Internal investigations and white collar defense
Professional liability and medical malpractice claims
Tax controversy
Workers' compensation defense in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

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Related Practices

Attorneys

Daniel S. Altschuler

Principal and Chair, Casualty Litigation Department
Member, Firm Board of Directors

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1107
Fax: 215-587-1444

daltschuler@postschell.com

Paul W. Grego

Senior Counsel
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4426
Fax: 717-291-1609

pgrego@postschell.com

Andrea M. Kirshenbaum

Principal
Chair, Employment and Labor Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1126
Fax: 215-320-4711

akirshenbaum@postschell.com

James J. Kutz

Co-Chair, Appellate Department
Chair, Regulatory & Administrative Agency Law & Professional Licensure Practice Groups

Harrisburg
Phone: 717-612-6038
Fax: 717-731-1985

jkutz@postschell.com

Charles R. Murphy

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4454
Fax: 717-291-1609

cmurphy@postschell.com

Richard L. McMonigle Jr.

Senior Counsel
Immediate Past Chair, Insurance Law Department

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1019
Fax: 215-587-1444

rmcmonigle@postschell.com

Steven Schildt

Principal
Vice-Chair, Insurance Law Department

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1089
Mobile: 267-322-0388
Fax: 215-587-1444

sschildt@postschell.com

Bryan M. Shay

Principal
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1182
Fax: 215-587-1444

bshay@postschell.com

Paul R. McIntyre

Principal and Co-Chair, Environmental Practice Group
Member, Firm Board of Directors

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1150
Fax: 215-587-1444

pmcintyre@postschell.com

Jeffrey M. Brenner

Principal
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1133
Mobile: (610) 334-4817
Fax: 215-587-1444

jbrenner@postschell.com

Karyn Dobroskey Rienzi

Principal
Co-Chair, Appellate Department

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1175
Fax: 215-587-1444

krienzi@postschell.com

Philip J. Sbrolla

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6377
Fax: 412-506-6379

psbrolla@postschell.com

Andrew J. Connolly

Principal
Chair, Construction Defect/Injury Litigation Practice Group

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1065
Fax: 215-587-1444

aconnolly@postschell.com

Patrick T. Cusick

Principal and Chair, Workers' Compensation Department

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4418
Fax: 717-291-1609

pcusick@postschell.com

Matthew B. Daggett

Principal
Workers' Compensation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4455
Fax: 717-291-1609

mdaggett@postschell.com

Aaron S. Mapes

Principal
Environmental

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1005
Fax: 215-587-1444

amapes@postschell.com

James R. Malone Jr.

Principal
Tax Controversy

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1051
Fax: 215-320-4700

jmalone@postschell.com

John C. Sullivan

Principal
Chair, Insurance Law Department

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1487
Fax: 215-587-1444

jsullivan@postschell.com

Kathleen K. Kerns

Principal
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-5932
Fax: 215-587-1444

kkerns@postschell.com

Allison R. Radocha

Principal
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1170
Fax: 215-587-1444

aradocha@postschell.com

Richard J. Barca

Principal
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1123
Fax: 215-587-1444

rbarca@postschell.com

Kosta Patsiopoulos

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4428
Fax: 717-295-2211

kpatsiopoulos@postschell.com

William L. Thrall III

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1192
Fax: 215-587-1444

wthrall@postschell.com

John W. Croumer

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4437
Fax: 717-291-1609

jcroumer@postschell.com

Christopher D. Gee

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: (412) 506-6367
Fax: (412) 506-6368

cgee@postschell.com

Thomas Finnegan

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1035
Fax: 215-587-1444

tfinnegan@postschell.com

Kira M. Rivera

Associate
Professional Liability

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1477
Fax: 215-587-1444

krivera@postschell.com

Sean P. Bacon

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1113
Fax: 215-587-1444

sbacon@postschell.com

Amy M. Barca

Counsel
Insurance Law

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1171
Fax: 215-587-1444

abarca@postschell.com

Leanne Lane Coyle

Associate
Employment & Labor

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1002
Fax: 215-587-1444

lcoyle@postschell.com

Joshua B. Barnett

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Philadelphia
Phone: 215-587-1111
Fax: 215-587-1444

jbarnett@postschell.com

Rachel E. Lutz

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6356
Fax: 412-227-9065

rlutz@postschell.com

News & Insights

News

American Lawyer Media Publishes 22nd Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Rich McMonigle, with Jeff Brenner and Bryan Shay

The Pennsylvania Defense Institute Honors Post & Schell as "Defense Firm of the Year" at its Annual Conference on July 15

Post & Schell Principals Bryan Shay and Jeffrey Brenner Author Amicus Brief in Support of Insurer’s Successful Third Circuit Appeal

American Lawyer Media Publishes 21st Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Rich McMonigle

Steven Schildt Elected as Fellow in the American College of Coverage Counsel

William L. Thrall, III Rejoins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty Litigation Group in Philadelphia

Philip J. Sbrolla Joins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Commercial Litigation and Casualty Litigation Groups in its Pittsburgh Office

Jack Sullivan and Steven Schildt Appointed Chair and Vice-Chair of Post & Schell's Insurance Law Department

Jay A. Gebauer Rejoins Post & Schell as a Principal in the Firm's Casualty and Professional Liability Departments

American Lawyer Media Publishes 19th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Post & Schell Insurance Group Chair Richard McMonigle

American Lawyer Media Publishes 18th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Post & Schell Insurance Group Chair Richard McMonigle

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Cites Insurance Law Chair Rich McMonigle's Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania in Legal Decision

Post & Schell Secures Dismissal of Client in Force-Placed Fire Insurance Dispute

American Lawyer Media Publishes 17th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Post & Schell Insurance Group Chair Richard McMonigle

Post & Schell Secures Jury Verdict in Favor of Westfield Insured and Driver in Case Involving Alleged Texting/Distracted Driving

Post & Schell Secures Summary Judgment for Client in Superior Court of Pennsylvania Insurance Bad Faith Case

American Lawyer Media Publishes 16th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania by Post & Schell Principal Richard McMonigle

Post & Schell's McMonigle and Andreuzzi Co-Author Third Edition of ALM's Insurance Bad Faith in New Jersey

Principals John C. Sullivan, Kathleen K. Kerns, and Stacey M. Zavalas Rejoin Post & Schell

U.S. District Court Cites Insurance Law Chair Rich McMonigle's Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania in Legal Decision

Post & Schell Announces New Board Member and Chairs of Insurance Law, Appellate and Business Law & Litigation Departments

Post & Schell's Rich McMonigle Authors 15th Edition of Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania

Post & Schell's McMonigle & Andreuzzi Co-Author Second Edition of ALM's Insurance Bad Faith in New Jersey

Post & Schell Elects Three New Principals in Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Offices

Media & Articles

Andrea Kirshenbaum and Leanne Lane Coyle Examine the Impact of DOL's Increased Enforcement Staffing for The Legal Intelligencer

Laily Sheybani Examines Criminal Liability for Non-Compete Clauses for Business Crimes Bulletin

Andrea Kirshenbaum and Fara Cohen Examine Impact of PA Supreme Court Decision in Heimbach on Wage-Related Class Actions for The Legal Intelligencer

Andrea Kirshenbaum, Fara Cohen, and Eve Keller Examine Wage and Hour Considerations for Remote Work for The Legal Intelligencer

Andrea Kirshenbaum and Fara Cohen Examine Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Programs for The Legal Intelligencer

Andrea Kirshenbaum Discusses Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Programs with Cheddar News Wrap on Dec. 3

Andrea Kirshenbaum Examines Potential COVID-19 Vaccination Programs for HR Executive

Andrea Kirshenbaum Examines Changes to Overtime Exemptions Under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act for The Legal Intelligencer

Andrea Kirshenbaum, Jim Malone, and David Renner Examine the FFCRA and What Employers Need to Know for The Legal Intelligencer

Andrea Kirshenbaum Examines COVID-19 Vaccination Programs for Employers for Law360

Bryan Shay and Marni Berger Provide Insight on PA Supreme Court Decision's Impact to Auto Insurance Report

Jeff Brenner Provides Analysis of Sixth Circuit Decision and Impact on Benefits Claims Under ERISA for DRI's The Voice

Rich McMonigle Discusses Fee Petitions with The Legal Intelligencer

Rich McMonigle Provides Insight on PA Superior Court's Insurance Bad Faith Decision for PA Law Weekly

Bryan Shay and Jeff Brenner Author Article on Supreme Court's ERISA/Church Plan Decision for DRI's ERISA Report

Insurance Chair McMonigle and Principal Andreuzzi Look at 25 Years of PA's Insurance Bad Faith Statute for The Legal Intelligencer's Insurance Law Supplement

Insurance Chair McMonigle and Associate Shay Look at the Top 10 Decisions From 25 Years of Bad-Faith Law for The Legal Intelligencer

Rich McMonigle Quoted in Dec. 18 Legal Intelligencer Article Examining a PA Supreme Court Ruling's Impact on Bad Faith Claims

Insurance Law Principal Jack Sullivan Examines U.S. Environmental Laws' Impact on the Insurance Industry for The Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue

Bryan Shay Explores the Consequences for Invoking the Fifth Amendment in Insurance Coverage Disputes in April 2014 Issue of CounterPoint

Insurance Principal Rich McMonigle Comments on 'Bad-Faith Setup' Defense Case for The Legal Intelligencer

Insurance Principal Rich McMonigle Authors Article for PDI's CounterPoint Examining the Third Party Bad Faith Claim in Pa.

Insurance Principal Rich McMonigle Consulted by The Legal Intelligencer on Insurance Bad Faith Awards in Northeast Pennsylvania

The Legal Intelligencer Consults Insurance Law Principal Rich McMonigle, Jr. on the Increase in Bad Faith Litigation

Speaking Engagements

Ed Smallwood Co-Presents on Legacy Liabilities Associated with Defunct Entities at Perrin Conference on May 11

Andrea Kirshenbaum Presents on COVID-19 Employer Vaccine Mandates on Women Owned Law Webinar on October 14

Andrea Kirshenbaum and Elizabeth Hein Present on Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Programs and Regulatory Landscape for West LegalEd Center on Dec. 21

Andrea Kirshenbaum and Elizabeth Hein Present Webinar on COVID-19 Vaccination Protocols and Legal Considerations for Employers on Sept. 24

Andrea Kirshenbaum Presents on Navigating Vaccinations and Religious Exemptions in the COVID-19 Pandemic for Employers on PBI Webinar on Aug. 27

Paul Logan Serves on Panel Discussion on COVID-19-Related Lending on Brown & Brown Webinar on April 22

Marni Berger and Bryan Shay Present Seminar on Insurance Claims and Coverage at Philadelphia Insurance Co. on Dec. 18

Glenn Campbell Presents on UTPCPL and UCC in Construction Defect Litigation at PBI's 2019 Real Estate Institute on Dec. 5 and 6

Jack Sullivan Presents on Regional Symposium Examining the Recently Finalized ALI Restatement of the Law, Liability Insurance on Nov. 20

Jeff Brenner Presents on Auto Bad Faith at PBI's Auto Law Update 2019 on Oct. 17

Ian Baxter and Kevin McGarry Present on the Legal Implications of Distracted Driving at IAIP 2018 PA Council Day on Oct. 20

Dan Altschuler Moderates Social Media Investigations Panel at Insurance Society of Philadelphia's 2018 I-Day on April 12

Rich McMonigle Serves as Course Planner, Lindsay Andreuzzi as Faculty, for PBI's "Litigating the Insurance Bad Faith Claim" on Dec. 8

Rich McMonigle and Steve Schildt Present Insurance Bad Faith Update at PDI's Annual Conference on July 12

Rich McMonigle Serves as Panelist for PBI's "Litigating the Insurance Bad Faith Claim on Dec. 3

Insurance Law Principal Lindsay Andreuzzi Presents PA Bad Faith Law at PBI's A Day on Personal Injury CLE on August 28

Workers' Comp. and Casualty Principals Present on Reducing the Cost of Claims in Pennsylvania to Dallas Risk Professionals on June 11

Insurance Law Principal Lindsay Andreuzzi Presents PA Bad Faith Law Update at DRI's Personal Injury CLE Seminar on April 14

Insurance Law Principal McMonigle Presents on PA Insurance Bad Faith Developments at PBI's 21st Annual Auto Law Update on Oct. 22

Post & Schell Insurance Law Principals McMonigle, Schildt and Andreuzzi Present at PBI's Litigating the Insurance Bad Faith Case Panel on April 14 in Philadelphia

Insurance Law Principal Steve Schildt Presents Update on PA. Insurance Bad Faith Law at PADC Luncheon CLE on Feb. 18

Rich McMonigle Presents "Current Issues Dealing With Insurance Bad Faith Litigation in Pennsylvania" to Judges of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas

Blogs and Thought Leadership

New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Creating Civil Action for Insurance Bad Faith

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks OSHA “Vaccinate or Test” Mandate But Upholds CMS’ Vaccine Requirement for Healthcare Workers

Sixth Circuit Dissolves Stay on OSHA's 100+ Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Fifth Circuit Maintains Stay on OSHA’s 100+ Employer Mandate, Case Assigned to Sixth Circuit

OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

Full FDA Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Should Motivate Hesitant Employers to Mandate Vaccinations

A Refresher on Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek Employment Standards Ordinance

A Notice Deadline for COBRA Premium Assistance Under the American Rescue Plan is Fast Approaching

Avoiding Wage and Hour Pitfalls in the Post-Pandemic Workplace

Congress Extends FFCRA Paid Leave...Sorta

Pittsburgh City Council Approves COVID-19-Related Paid Sick Leave

New Jersey to Require COVID-19 Precautions in all Public and Private Places of Employment Beginning November 5, 2020

DOL Issues Revised Regs on the FFCRA in Response to S.D.N.Y Decision

New York Federal Court Strikes Down Four FFCRA Regulations

Pennsylvania Superior Court Issues Warning to Insurers Regarding Reservation of Rights Letters

PA Insurance Commissioner: Businesses That Violate COVID-19 Orders May Impact Insurance Coverage

Re-Opened for Litigation: Examining Potential for COVID-19 Third Party Exposure Claims Against Businesses and How to Mitigate and Defend Them

OSHA Issues Guidance to Employers on COVID-19

Post & Schell, P.C.'s Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Tool

DOL to Begin Enforcement of FFCRA Paid Leave Obligations; Issues Additional FAQs

Pennsylvania Amends its Unemployment Law in Response to COVID-19

Employment Taxes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

DOL Issues Much Anticipated Regs and IRS Issues Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Workers' Compensation Injuries, Employees Working from Home, and the COVID-19 Shutdown

Caution Urged with the PA WC Bureau's New EDI Recommendations for COVID-19 Claims

DOL Issues Third Round of Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

DOL Issues Second Round of Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

DOL Issues Initial Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Publishes Required Model Notice

Employment Tax Aspects of the Coronavirus Response Act

Workers' Compensation Rights/ Obligations in Light of the Forced Government Shutdown Due to COVID-19

EEOC Issues New Guidance for Managing COVID-19 Risks Consistent with the ADA

President Signs Bill Requiring Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Employees Affected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19

House Amends Bill Requiring Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Employees Affected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19

U.S. House Passes Bill Requiring Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Employees Affected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19

The Small "01" Covered Autos Symbol Could Carry Big Consequences in Pennsylvania

City of Pittsburgh's Paid Sick Days Act Mandating Employers Provide Employees Paid Sick Time Becomes Effective March 15, 2020

Pennsylvania's Highest Court Stacks the Odds Against Insurance Companies, Invalidating Household Exclusion in UM/UIM Policies

Eastern District of Pennsylvania Forms Civil Enforcement Strike Force Adding Resources to False Claims Act Cases

Hotel Operator's Negligent Failure to Prevent Sex Trafficking Precludes it from Liability Coverage

Pennsylvania Supreme Court: Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law Applies to Out-of-State Residents

Steps Employers Can Take to Prevent and Respond to Claims of Sexual Harassment

Pennsylvania Imposes New Withholding Requirements on Businesses

Rancosky v. Washington National Insurance Co.: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Finally Rules on Test for Insurance Bad Faith; Holds That Proof of an Insurer's Motive of Self-Interest or Ill Will Is Not Required

PA Superior Court Parts with Eleventh Circuit on Annuity Payments Under the LHWCA; Issues Unanimous Memorandum in Favor of National Indemnity

New York Proposed Cybersecurity Regulations: A Predictor of Things to Come for the Finance and Insurance Industries

Rancosky v. Washington National Insurance Co.: Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Rule on Long-Standing Test for Insurance Bad Faith

Westport Ins. Co. v. Mylonas: Pennsylvania Court Fashions New Test for Legal Malpractice Claims Under E&O Policies

Insurance Bad Faith in Pennsylvania

Insurance Bad Faith in New Jersey

In the Wake of Superstorm Sandy, Insurance Carriers are Well-Advised to Review New Jersey Insurance Bad Faith Law

Overview Attorneys

Our Insurance Law attorneys represent clients in:

Insurance coverage questions and coverage litigation
Coverage disputes and claims for extracontractual damages
Complex insurance issue cases including pollution claims, toxic exposure claims, bad faith claims, reinsurance disputes, and other coverage disputes under primary and excess liability policies.

They also provide opinions and counseling on contract interpretations, contract application, and trends in insurance law.

Our broader practice groups provide insurance industry clients with counsel and representation related to: