H. Michael Byrne

H. Michael Byrne

Mr. Byrne is a partner in the firm's Insurance Practice Group. He works extensively with insurers, reinsurers, intermediaries, brokers, trade associations, alternative markets and other participants within the insurance marketplace. He works on insurance regulatory compliance throughout the US. Mr. Byrne has also assisted with the formation and licensing of insurance companies and producers, as well as insurance company mergers, acquisitions and restructurings. He actively monitors state insurance legislative and regulatory developments in a variety of areas, and has participated in the legislative and insurance department rulemaking processes.

Mr. Byrne regularly attends meetings of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, monitoring groups addressing property and casualty insurance, surplus lines/non-admitted insurance transactions, reinsurance, producers, alternative risk transfer, international and trade issues, and climate change. Mr. Byrne was resident in the firm's London office from 1999-2000.

Selected Activities

· NAPSLO Legislative Committee (2006-present)

· Firm Recruiting Committee (2004-present)

· Firm Diversity Recruiting Subcommittee (2007-present)

· Co-leader of the insurance group's associate training program (2006-present)

· Associate and summer associate mentor

· Firm Associates Committee representative (2002-2005)

· Summer Associate Program (Newark Office) Associate Coordinator (2000-2002)

Representative Matters

· Advise overseas insurers, US insurers, US intermediaries and others on all aspects of non-admitted insurance in the US;

· Work with US groups in establishing non-admitted insurance operations;

· Advise global insurer on self-reporting and remediation and corrective action for nationwide regulatory non-compliance issue;

· Assist overseas groups in establishing US-based insurer and brokerage operations;

· Work with admitted insurers and brokers in market entry, market withdrawal, and market conduct and resolution of compliance issues with state insurance regulators;

· Assist leading insurance brokers with compliance and operational planning issues;

· Advise insurers and producers on the use of Internet marketing and transaction facilities;

· Advise insurance wholesale broker trade association on a variety of regulatory, legislative and general matters; and

· Assist insurers and producers with regulatory compliance aspects of insurance programs for risk purchasing groups and groups/associations.

Awards and Recognitions

· Firm Associate Mentor of the Year (2004)

· NAPSLO Certificate of Appreciation (September 2003)