Jonathan L. Kranz

With a distinguished career that spans over two decades, Jonathan Kranz has established himself as a trusted authority in the field of insurance and reinsurance coverage, consistently delivering favorable outcomes for his clients through litigation and alternative dispute resolution. His ability to effectively and efficiently navigate complex insurance disputes and his unwavering commitment to achieving positive results for his clients have earned him a stellar reputation in the insurance community. He has successfully handled matters across the United States, in both federal and state courts, as well as internationally.

As head of London Fischer’s newly established Miami office, Jonathan is a key member of the law firm’s management team. His extensive knowledge and experience make him a sought-after advisor for insurers facing challenging coverage issues such as those involving:

•Additional insured and contractual indemnification coverage (primary and excess/umbrella) for bodily injury and property damage in the construction context. including owners, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, design professionals, and vendors.
•Privacy liability coverage for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), New York Biometric Identifier Information Law (BIIL), California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), Federal Trade Commission’s Privacy of Consumer Financial Information Rule/Standards for Safeguarding Consumer Information Rule and other privacy-related laws.
•Pollution/environmental coverage for first-party and third-party liability including oil spills, gas releases, fracking, polychlorinated biphenyls, asbestos, and lead paint.
•Professional liability coverage for acts, errors, and omissions of insureds including architects, engineers, construction managers, consultants, attorneys, accountants, and entertainment/news companies.
•Cyber claims involving network security, data breach, network extortion, digital assets, and business interruption loss.
•Directors & officers liability involving broker/dealers, investment companies and private funds as well as “greenwashing”, “AI-washing” and cyber security claims.
•Employer Practices Liability involving municipalities, transportation authorities and real estate companies.
•Public risk liability involving municipalities, correctional facilities, and police departments.
•Toxic tort claims involving pharmaceutical and medical devices.
•General liability coverage (primary and excess/umbrella) for insureds such as fire departments and fire district for bodily injury, property damage, and environmental damage involving per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS).
•Property damage claims against owners and homebuilders involving construction defects.
•Professional liability coverage for violations of consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices statutes

Recent Presentations

Jonathan conducted a webinar for more than 95 claims executives at a prominent international insurance company on a myriad of coverage issues. See the following link for further details: Coverage Webinar

Jonathan also presented at an international insurance seminar for more than 60 claims handlers, underwriters and brokers in London. See the following link for further details: International insurance seminar

While attending the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Jonathan was an H. Bert and Ruth Mack Academic Scholar. He also was a Member of the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, which published his note titled “Sharing the Spotlight: Equitable Distribution of the Right of Publicity,” 13 Cardozo Arts & Ent. L.J. 917 (1995), cited by D. Landau and D. Westfall in Publicity Rights as Moral Rights, 102 Cardozo Arts & Ent. L.J. 102-111 (2005) and J. Rothman in “The Inalienable Right of Publicity,” The Georgetown Law Journal 204 (2012).

Beyond his professional pursuits, Jonathan enjoys playing guitar and tennis and traveling to new destinations.

News & Insights

April 2, 2025

Jonathan Kranz (FL, NY & NJ) presented at an international insurance seminar for more than 70 claims handlers, underwriters and brokers in London.

March 4, 2025

James Deaver (NY), Jonathan Kranz (FL, NY and NJ), and Mathew Goldman (NY) conducted a webinar on policy limit demands for more than 80 claim executives at a prominent international insurance company.

March 20, 2024

Jonathan Kranz (FL, NY & NJ) presented at an international insurance seminar for more than 60 claims handlers, underwriters and brokers in London.

August 29, 2023

Jonathan Kranz (FL, NY & NJ), Wendy Keenan (NY & NJ), and Matthew Goldman (NY) conducted a webinar for more than 95 claim executives at a prominent international insurance company.

Jan 30, 2023

Owner Entitled to Additional Insured Coverage Under Contractor’s Excess Policy

July, 13 2021

Jon Kranz Conducts CLE on AI Coverage

October 20, 2020

London Fischer Defeats Motion To Quash Deposition Subpoena In Declaratory Judgment Action