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Chen E. Foley

Associate
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Tel: 441.296.9276 I Fax: 441.296.9277
chen.foley@sdma.com

Chen E. Foley represents European and Bermuda based insurers and reinsurers in coverage matters, including matters involving directors and officers liability, errors and omissions and general liability (particularly policies written on the “Bermuda Form”). His experience includes investigating underlying claims, advising on and drafting policy terms, drafting coverage opinions and managing coverage disputes. Mr. Foley frequently works with Sedgwick’s associated Bermuda office on matters involving issues of Bermdua law.

Membership and Honors

Mr. Foley is a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS).

Presentations & Publications

Mr. Foley’s most recent presentations include:

• "European D&O - Emerging Challenges," Sedgwick’s Sixth Annual Hot Topics Seminar for the Bermuda Insurance Market (October 2008).
• "D&O Claims Management 2010 – What Does the Future Hold?" PLUS European D&O Liability Forum, London, England (4 October 2007).

Mr. Foley’s published articles include:

• "Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act", co-author, Sedgwick’s London & Bermuda Newsletter (Spring 2009).
• "Is This The End of Anti-Suit Injunctions in Europe?" Sedgwick’s Insurance Law Update (January 2009).
• "US Embraces Reform of Collateral Requirement Rules" and "The End of Utmost Good Faith", Sedgwick’s London & Bermuda Newsletter (Winter 2009).
• "English Court Holds Arbitration Clause Trumps Service of Suit Clause in Policy," Sedgwick’s Insurance Law Update (September 2008).
• "Money Launderers and Terrorist Financiers: Beware," and "Bermuda Embraces Contract Certainty," Sedgwick’s London & Bermuda Newsletter (Autumn 2008).
• "No US jurisdiction over foreign exchange trading" coauthored with Sarah Hills, Insurance Day (15 August 2008).

Areas of Concentration

Reinsurance; Insurance Practices; Casualty Coverage; D&O Coverage; Professional Liability Coverage; Insurance Policy Drafting/Advice; International Disputes

Admissions

Bermuda, Barrister and Attorney; England and Wales, Barrister

Education

B.V.C. (2001) BPP Law School
LL.B. (2000) Queen Mary College, London, with honors
B.A. (1998) Queen's University, Canada

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