The power and energy industry faces significant and constantly evolving risks, from natural disasters and equipment failures to environmental incidents and large-scale operational disruptions. SDV Fenchurch represents upstream (both onshore and offshore), midstream, and downstream companies, including drilling and exploration companies, power generation companies, renewable energy developers, utilities and energy infrastructure organizations, while always maintaining our exclusive representation on the policyholder side. Our international team helps clients navigate complex insurance issues, maximize available coverage, and manage risk throughout the lifecycle of their operations.
What We Do
We advise on placements, renewals, and claims involving all lines of coverage relevant to the energy sector, including:
- Commercial General Liability / Public Liability
- First-Party Property
- Business Interruption
- Builders Risk / Construction All Risks
- Professional Liability / Errors & Omissions
- Pollution and Environmental Liability
- Cyber Liability
- Directors and Officers Liability
- Marine Cargo and Transit
- Renewable Energy Projects
- Utility and Infrastructure Risks
- Automobile/Transportation/Hauling Liability
Our Experience
Our lawyers have extensive experience representing policyholders across the power and energy sector in claims and other disputes involving:
- Property damage
- Equipment failure
- Business interruption and contingent business interruption
- Operational losses
- Pollution and environmental liability
- Builders risk and construction all-risk losses
- Renewable energy, utility, and energy infrastructure projects
- Natural catastrophe losses, including severe weather, earthquakes / tsunamis and wildfires
- Fuel spills and other environmental incidents
- Cyber, phishing, and other crime/fraud incidents
- Complex multi-carrier insurance coverage litigation involving significant energy losses
We work closely with risk managers, in-house counsel, brokers, and business leaders to evaluate coverage, develop claims strategies, and pursue recovery under complex insurance programs.
Our Approach
Every energy operation presents a unique combination of operational, environmental, and regulatory risks. We work closely with clients to understand their business, evaluate their insurance programs, and develop practical strategies that align with their risk profile and operational objectives. By collaborating with brokers, consultants, and other industry professionals, we help clients strengthen coverage, improve risk transfer, and maximize insurance recovery when losses occur.
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