Steptoe & Johnson attorneys have provided legal service and advice to the insurance industry for nearly a century and possess a depth of experience, knowledge and understanding of insurance issues. The IFPAC Practice group specializes in matters unique to the insurance industry.

The IFPAC Practice Group has handled insurance matters in these areas of practice in state and federal courts in West Virginia and the region in recent years:

• Insurance coverage issues, including rendering opinions on all aspects of insurance coverage and liability issues.
• Declaratory judgment actions in both federal and state courts, including the complex developments of diversity jurisdiction.
• Defense of first party cases involving bad faith claims, unfair claim settlement practices and general first party responsibilities, including the defense of punitive damages issues.
• Business advice to companies, agents, brokers and individuals involving insurance matters.
• The handling of insurance receiverships, liquidations and guaranty matters.
• Regulatory aspects of insurance, including complaints and other matters involving the state insurance commissioner.
• Liability of insurance agents and brokers, as well as liability and concerns to insurance companies caused by agents.
• Fidelity and surety bond obligations and litigation.
• Insurance claim supervision, including compliance with the Unfair Trade Practices Act.
• Life, health, disability and retirement insurance, including matters involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
• Complex uninsured and underinsured motorist issues.