Michelman & Robinson, LLP (“M&R”) is pleased to announce that attorneys Michael C. Kasdin and JillAllison Opell have joined as Partners in M&R’s Insurance Regulatory Practice.
Michael C. Kasdin has significant experience advising finance and insurance industry clients on all aspects of insurance and reinsurance matters. He possesses a valuable combination of litigation prowess and regulatory and transactional expertise. Mr. Kasdin has provided regulatory advice to private equity funds, insurers, reinsurers, agents and other insurance industry professionals, helping to foster compliance, obtain transaction approval and develop new products. His litigation experience includes counseling insurers in commercial disputes, as well as representing both insurers and reinsurers in complex coverage disputes. Prior to joining M&R, he was a partner in the Chicago office of Dentons.
JillAllison (“JA”) Opell handles a broad range of regulatory issues for insurance companies, agents, brokers and other clients throughout the insurance industry. Ms. Opell has represented insurers in all lines of business, including accident, life and health, property and casualty, surplus lines, travel and reinsurance. Her regulatory expertise includes advising clients on Holding Company Act issues including acquisitions, intercompany agreements and investment laws, as well as compliance, licensing and Affordable Care Act matters. She also has extensive experience in issues related to corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining M&R, she was a partner in the New York office of Dentons.
Mr. Kasdin and Ms. Opell add further pedigree to M&R’s formidable Insurance Regulatory group which has already staked its claim to being the “go to” team of attorneys in this complex legal arena. M&R represents major insurance and reinsurance companies, managing general agents, general agents, wholesale brokers, surplus line brokers, and retail agents and brokers before many state departments of insurance throughout the nation. Our attorneys recognize that regulatory and administrative issues touch upon every aspect of an insurance transaction, and have the talent and breadth of knowledge to help clients navigate highly complex regulatory requirements.
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