Insurance Dispute Resolution

How We Help

Before a dispute arises
Early involvement after a significant loss can be critical. We advise on claim strategy, policy interpretation, notice obligations, and claim presentation to maximize recovery and minimize insurer pushback.

When a claim is disputed
When insurers deny, delay, or underpay, we step in. We evaluate coverage, identify all available recovery sources, and pursue the most efficient path to resolution.

When litigation is necessary
When voluntary resolution is not possible, we pursue our clients’ rights aggressively through litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings.

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Why SDV Fenchurch

  • Policyholder-only practice: no conflicts, no competing interests
  • Global reach across the U.S., UK, Europe, APAC, and beyond
  • Deep coverage knowledge combined with commercial and operational perspective
  • We recognize that claims affect more than the bottom line: operations, employees, customers, and growth are all at stake

Recent Insights

Actual Controversy Without Actual Exhaustion: California Supreme Court Allows Declaratory Relief and Bad Faith Claims Against Excess Insurers

California courts were previously split on the issue of whether an insured may bring declaratory relief claims against excess insurers prior to the exhaustion of underlying insurance. Some California courts held that the actual exhaustion of underlying insurance was necessary, whereas other courts allowed for these types of claims to proceed.[1] Recently, the California Supreme […]
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Jeffrey J. Vita Featured as American College of Coverage Counsel “Article of the Month”

Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. is pleased to announce that Jeffrey J. Vita has been recognized by the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC) as the author of its Article of the Month, “Understanding the Risks of Business Exclusions.” In the article, Jeff examines the risks that standard business-risk exclusions can present to policyholders seeking […]
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Coverage for Water Damage Arising from Alleged Construction Defects

In Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Ropicky, 2026 WI 25 (2026), the Wisconsin Supreme Court addressed whether a homeowner could recover for water damage that entered through an alleged construction defect. The decision is favorable to policyholders because it confirms that, in Wisconsin, a construction defect exclusion does not automatically bar coverage for resulting water damage. […]
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