How do you help captive insurance companies?

I advise captive insurance companies on reinsurance recoveries, including coverage analyses and correspondence. In that area, I have helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars in reinsurance proceeds for captive insurance companies.

Peter A. Halprin

Q: What types of insurance recovery matters do you handle?

I represent policyholders in high-value insurance recovery disputes and advise on complex coverage issues. My work includes claims involving business interruption, cybersecurity and wrongful death matters, as well as disputes under property, cyber, D&O, E&O, general liability, builder’s risk, event cancellation and other policy types.

Q: What industries do you work with?

I work with clients across a broad range of industries, including entertainment, financial services, government, healthcare, hospitality, professional services, private equity and real estate. That breadth helps me address coverage disputes involving different business models, risk profiles and insurance programs.

Q: Do you handle insurance disputes in arbitration?

Yes. I represent U.S. and foreign companies in domestic and international arbitrations, including ad hoc ARIAS, Bermuda Form and London arbitrations and institutional proceedings before AAA, ICC, ICDR, JAMS and LCIA. I have also served as a party-appointed and sole arbitrator.

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Biography

Peter A. Halprin is a partner in Haynes Boone’s Insurance Recovery Practice Group in New York where he represents policyholders in high-value insurance recovery disputes and advises on complex coverage issues, including business interruption, cybersecurity and wrongful death claims. Peter is a Chambers USA-ranked attorney, for policyholder representation, described as having “a standout reputation for his expertise in policyholder representation,” with one source noting he “goes above and beyond for his clients and is a force for good in the industry.” (Chambers USA, Chambers and Partners, 2023-2026).

Peter arbitrates, litigates and mediates insurance claims involving a wide range of policies, including property, cyber, D&O, E&O, general liability, builder’s risk, event cancellation, commercial crime, fidelity, marine cargo, media liability, pollution legal liability, reps and warranties, technology E&O, trade credit and workers’ compensation coverage. He has helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars in insurance proceeds for clients across industries such as entertainment, financial services, government, healthcare, hospitality, professional services, private equity and real estate.

Peter also prepares coverage analyses and correspondence and advises captive insurance companies on reinsurance recoveries, where he has helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars in reinsurance proceeds.

In arbitration, Peter represents U.S. and foreign companies in domestic and international proceedings, including ad hoc ARIAS, Bermuda Form and London arbitrations and institutional proceedings before AAA, ICC, ICDR, JAMS and LCIA. He also serves as an arbitrator, including as a party-appointed and sole arbitrator, and is listed on arbitration panels including the AAA National Roster of Arbitrators, AIADR’s Presidential Panel of Arbitrators, ARIAS Asia Panel of Arbitrators, CPR Institute’s Distinguished Panels of Neutrals and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre’s Reserve Panel of Arbitrators.

Peter writes and speaks frequently on insurance recovery and arbitration issues. His more than 400 writings and press appearances include work in Law360, Business Insurance, Bloomberg, Claims Journal, Mealey’s, New York Law Journal, Practical Law, Thomson Reuters and The Wall Street Journal, and he has contributed to or been recognized for contributions to insurance treatises addressing cyber insurance, sports and entertainment insurance, international arbitration and environmental liability.

Peter lives in Greenwich Village and is the proud father of twins.

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Selected Client Representations

Litigation Disputes and Counseling

Representing a global hospitality company and the largest owner and operator of bowling centers in the world, in pandemic property insurance litigation in New York state court and on appeal, Bowlero Corp. v. AIG Specialty Lines Ins. Co., 234 A.D.3d 431 (1st Dep’t 2025), denial of motion for leave to appeal (2025).
Representing a leading global entertainment company in an event cancellation insurance matter dismissing an insurer’s attempt to bring suit, Hiscox Dedicated Corp. Member v. Feld Entm’t, Inc., 580 F. Supp. 3d 206 (E.D. Va. 2022).
Representing leading national and global real estate developers in numerous insurance coverage matters in relation to property insurance, general and premise liability claims.
Representing a leading U.S. multinational financial services corporation in various D&O and E&O insurance disputes as well as advising on policy wording and risk management issues.
Representing a leading U.S. media company in an EPLI coverage dispute and advising on policy wording and risk management issues.
Representing a leading U.S. healthcare company in multibillion dollar opioid insurance coverage litigation pending in Delaware and Rhode Island state courts.
Representing the largest public housing authority in North America in New York state court and appraisal, and the nation’s largest passenger rail corporation, in Superstorm Sandy litigations in which each suffered billions in damages.
Representing a leading U.S. healthcare technology services company in a wrongful death insurance coverage dispute.
Representing numerous Broadway entities and traveling shows, movie studios and television shows in connection with pandemic event cancellation disputes.
Representing and advising healthcare companies, law firms, manufacturing companies and other entities in connection with insurance coverage for cyber-attacks and incidents.
Advising leading U.S. healthcare companies in connection with mass tort liabilities arising from medical incidents.
Advising a global manufacturing concern in connection with insurance coverage for PFAS liabilities.

Captive Insurance and Reinsurance

Represented a municipal risk pool in dispute with European reinsurer regarding coverage for historical sexual abuse claims and negotiation of language in connection with renewal.
Representing a joint powers authority in reinsurance disputes involving multiple lines of coverage and related federal court litigation.
Represented a leading U.S. healthcare company in connection with $25 million retro premium dispute, captive divorce and exit from the Caymans, and establishment of new onshore captive.
Represented a leading U.S. healthcare company in wrongful death medical malpractice dispute with Cayman captive.
Represented a regional hospital system captive in wrongful death medical malpractice dispute with London reinsurer.
Represented a self-insured trust in state court litigation against the former Trust Administrator and Third-Party Administrator.
Represented a healthcare industry captive in a $200 million dispute with Bermudian, European and London-based reinsurers in relation to medical malpractice claims as well as related Bermuda Form and ICC arbitrations.
Advised a regional hospital group captive following allegations of medical malpractice on reinsurance coverage under a hospital professional liability tower.
Advised a healthcare captive on coverage under property insurance and reinsurance programs following Superstorm Sandy.
Advised a not-for-profit healthcare captive following a cyber loss due to a hacking incident under a crime insurance policy.
Advised an energy industry captive on insurance coverage following a gas explosion.

Arbitration Disputes and Counseling

Represent industrial client in JAMS arbitration regarding coverage for long-tail asbestos liabilities, and related state court litigation, ACE Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. et al. v. Arrowood Indem. Co. et al., Index No. 650925/2023 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.) and ACE Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co. et al. v. Arrowood Indem. Co. et al., Appellate Docket No.: 2025-06958 (N.Y. App. Div.).
Serving as a party-appointed arbitrator in a confidential trade credit insurance dispute under the AAA-ICDR rules.
Serving as a party-appointed arbitrator in a confidential commercial dispute under the AAA rules.
Serving as a party-appointed arbitrator in a commercial dispute under the ICC rules between a group of insurers and their service providers.
Representing a captive insurer in an ad hoc reinsurance arbitration that includes elements of the ARIAS-US rules seeking more than $20 million in damages in relation to a workers’ compensation reinsurance program.
Representing a global software manufacturer in an ad hoc London arbitration seeking approximately $15 million in damages relating to insurance coverage under a technology professional liability policy.
Representing a European financial institution in a series of LCIA and ICC arbitrations seeking more than $20 million in damages relating to insurance coverage under trade credit policies arising out of insolvencies in Latin America.
Representing a health and fitness company in a Bermuda Form ad hoc arbitration relating to insurance coverage under an employment practices liability policy arising out of civil proceedings against the company.
Representing a global paper company in an ICDR arbitration relating to retrospective premium issues under a workers’ compensation program.
Representing a foam insulation company in an ARIAS ad hoc arbitration relating to retrospective premium issues under a workers’ compensation program.
Representing a global beauty company in the Southern District of New York to confirm an arbitration award relating to liability under a trademark agreement with Indian parties and to enjoin proceedings in India.
Representing a global analytics company in the Southern District of New York to compel arbitration in relation to liability under a joint venture involving a Chinese company.
Representing a U.S. financial institution in New York state court to compel arbitration of insurance coverage issues under an E&O policy.

Some of these representations were handled by Peter prior to joining Haynes Boone.

Professional Affiliations and Engagements

Awards and Recognitions

Publications and Speaking Engagements

"Insuring the Ethereal: Navigating Insurance Coverage for Crypto-related Loss," co-author, New York Law Journal, June 8, 2026.
"The Hidden Rules of Insurance Disputes: What In-House Counsel Needs to Know," speaker, Association of Corporate Counsel – NYC, June 4, 2026.
"Pixels, Privacy, and Plaintiffs: Litigation Trends and Insurance Coverage Strategies," speaker, Association of Corporate Counsel – ITPEC eCommerce Subcommittee, May 20, 2026.
"Navigating Disclosures and Conflicts in Insurance Arbitrations and Mediations: Ethical and Practical Considerations to Ensure the Neutrality of Your Neutral and Enforceability of Your Award or Settlement," speaker, American College of Coverage Counsel, May 8, 2026.
"Emerging Cyber Issues: What Happens When First Party Losses Become Third Party Claims?," speaker, RIMS RISKWORLD Philadelphia, May 5, 2026.
"Managing Windstorms and Other Natural Disasters in a New Era of Government Assistance," speaker, RIMS RISKWORLD Philadelphia, May 4, 2026.
"Delaware Supreme Court Affirms D&O Coverage for Settlement of Post-M&A Shareholder Litigation and Limits Scope of "Bump-Up" Exclusion," co-author, Haynes Boone, January 29, 2026.
"3 New Cyberinsurance Rulings Aid In Policy Interpretation," co-author, Law360, October 16, 2025.
"Web Tracking Suits Draw Pushback From Cyber, Liability Insurers," quoted, Bloomberg, September 11, 2025.
"The Importance of D&O Insurance for Companies in the Digital Asset Space," co-author, American Bar Association - Litigation Section, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee, August 20, 2025.
"American Companies and Their Counsel Must Take Heed Of the Changing Landscape for London Seated Arbitrations," co-author, New York Law Journal, August 4, 2025.
"Navigating the Complexities of Cyber Insurance: Key Insights for In-House Counsel," speaker, CPR Insurance Alliance, June 17, 2025.
"How to Read an Insurance Policy," speaker, Practising Law Institute, June 10, 2025.
"Shifting Expectations of the Workforce: What are Internal Audiences Expecting From Leaders Right Now?" speaker, Haynes Boone London Crisis Management Academy, May 18, 2025.
"Webinar: 2025 Workplace Law Trends and How Insurance Can Help," speaker, Haynes Boone, March 19, 2025.
"Litigation Finance and Case Management," speaker, ABA ICLC 2025, March 7, 2025.
"Cybersecurity Risk and Crisis Management," speaker, Haynes Boone New York Crisis Management Academy, October 24, 2024.
"What In-House Counsel Need to Know About Insurance for Business Risks," speaker, Practising Law Institute, September 11, 2024.
"Fireside Chat: Cyber Essentials for 2025," speaker, The Economist General Counsel Summit U.S., September 5, 2024.

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