Sean M. Hanifin

Sean leverages his analytical talents and advocacy skills to resolve coverage disputes and underlying claims in a wide range of professional liability areas, including title insurance agents, real estate agents, insurance agents, captive insurance managers, corporate and financial institution directors and officers, design professionals, and healthcare professionals and organizations. Since 1993, Sean has served as national claims counsel for the Title Industry Assurance Company, RRG, a professional liability insurer affiliated with the American Land Title Association.

Insurers rely upon Sean to provide candid, clarifying guidance with policy and endorsement drafting as well as resolve coverage disputes and claims. He is particularly adept in matters arising under alternative risk structures, including captive insurance, fronting arrangements, and reinsurance structures. He has performed reserve adequacy studies in a range of areas, including employment practices, title insurance, liquor liability, construction defect, and design professionals.

Believing that early analysis and action are most often the keys to efficient and favorable resolution, Sean provides his insurance industry clients with quick, responsive, and thoughtful counsel.