5 insurance defence attorneys are listed in Wilmington. They are retained by carriers to defend policyholders in auto and premises liability, professional liability, construction and product claims, and they handle coverage and bad faith disputes.
Policyholders should note the triangular relationship: the carrier pays, but the insured is the client. If a claim exceeds your limits or coverage is disputed, consider independent counsel alongside assigned defence counsel.
Notify your insurer promptly in any event — late notice is itself a coverage defence under many policies.
Lawyers listed in Wilmington also cover Personal Injury (26), Workers' Compensation (15) and Products Liability (13). Wilmington is the only city in Delaware where the directory lists attorneys in this practice above the listing threshold.