Monitoring
Fields Howell serves as monitoring counsel for insurers involved in complex, high-exposure claims and litigation. We provide real-time oversight, legal insight, and strategic guidance throughout the life of a claim, helping insurers manage risk, control costs, and maintain consistency across jurisdictions.
Guiding Claims with Oversight That Adds Value
When policy limits are at risk or litigation spans multiple jurisdictions, insurers rely on Fields Howell to serve as monitoring counsel. Our attorneys act as trusted advisors, tracking developments in real time, coordinating with defense counsel, and keeping our clients fully informed. We ensure that claims are managed consistently, that litigation strategies align with carrier expectations, and that exposures are assessed accurately as the matter evolves.
Our team reviews pleadings, deposition transcripts, discovery progress, and legal arguments to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a case. We assist with setting reserves, evaluating settlement opportunities, and navigating the potential for excess exposure. With a clear view of the litigation landscape, we help insurers make well-informed decisions on claim resolution, escalation, or defense strategy.
In addition to domestic litigation, Fields Howell is frequently retained as monitoring counsel in matters involving London and Bermuda-based insurers and reinsurers. Our experience across jurisdictions and markets allows us to coordinate with local and international counsel to deliver a seamless claims monitoring experience. We are known for adding more than just oversight—we provide meaningful legal insight that helps shape outcomes before a case ever reaches trial.