Insurance Receivership Counsel Services

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified legal counsel to provide comprehensive insurance receivership services. The agency requires legal representation to manage the collection and protection of estate assets during liquidation processes. This legal support is necessary to resolve complex claims against estates, manage reinsurance matters, and litigate against third parties to successfully close insurance estates. The scope of work covers representation in matters relating to the resolution of claims against estates, specifically focusing on asbestos, pollution, and other environmental claim issues. The selected counsel must also handle health hazard issues such as lead, silica, and benzene claims. Additional responsibilities include representing the agency in reinsurance matters like commutations, collections, and arbitrations, as well as providing representation in the Commonwealth Court and in litigation against third parties, including professional service providers. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations located within the United States. The agency requires the selected counsel to perform all work offsite at the provider's own office premises. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently looking for proposals to determine the cost of these services.