Educational institutions and public sector organizations face unique insurance challenges when responding to property damage, liability claims, cyber incidents, and other significant losses. SDV Fenchurch represents schools, colleges, universities, municipalities, government agencies, and public entities exclusively on the policyholder side. Our international team provides strategic guidance through complex insurance coverage disputes, helping clients secure the coverage they need to protect their assets, restore operations, and continue serving their students, employees, and communities.

What We Do
We advise on placements, renewals, and claims involving all lines of coverage relevant to educational institutions and public entities, including:
- Commercial Property
- Business Interruption
- Commercial General Liability (CGL)
- Educators’ Legal Liability
- Directors and Officers Liability
- Employment Practices Liability
- Cyber Liability
- Professional Liability
- Environmental Liability
- Crime and Fidelity
- Public Entity Liability
- Risk Management and Policy Review
Our Experience
Our lawyers have extensive experience representing educational institutions and public sector organizations in complex insurance coverage matters, including:
- Property damage and natural catastrophe claims affecting campuses and public facilities
- Business interruption and operational disruption losses
- Cyber incidents, ransomware attacks, and data breach claims
- Liability claims involving students, employees, visitors, and members of the public
- Directors and Officers, Employment Practices, and professional liability disputes
- Complex multi-carrier insurance coverage litigation involving public and educational institutions
- Claims for molestation and abuse
Risk managers, in-house counsel, business officers, and public administrators rely on us when reviewing insurance programs, preparing and presenting claims, and pursuing coverage when insurers deny or underpay claims. Our attorneys provide practical, strategic guidance to help clients protect public resources and maintain operational continuity.
Our Approach
Every educational institution and public entity faces unique operational, regulatory, and financial pressures. We take the time to understand each client’s risks, insurance program, and long-term objectives before developing a strategy tailored to their needs. Whether advising on coverage, managing a significant claim, or resolving a complex dispute, we work collaboratively with clients and their brokers to deliver practical solutions that protect essential operations and maximize available insurance recovery.
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