Wilson Elser

The strength of the Bermuda market echoes the large number of companies with secure financial ratings and the global insurance and reinsurance companies that do business there. Add to this the legal, banking, accounting, actuarial, and financial and management services that support the Bermuda market, and you have a potent contender on the international stage.

Wilson Elser provides Bermuda-based insurers with ready access to our network of nearly 800 attorneys in 24 strategic locations throughout the United States. Understanding the value of face-to-face meetings and close working relationships, approximately 10 of our most highly regarded attorneys visit Bermuda regularly. They combine “boutique” service with the resources and research capabilities of a large U.S. law firm in assisting clients with both substantive and technical issues.

Our attorneys work with our clients and their insureds, assisting with program management and individual case handling. Whether for insurance coverage or the defense of an insured’s claim or lawsuit, we are well positioned to provide sound and uncompromising representation.

In every matter and jurisdiction, we pride ourselves in knowing our clients and appropriately aligning our vast resources with their legal requirements. Client service is a foundational principle at Wilson Elser, with emphasis on accessibility, efficiency and responsiveness. Our Bermuda presence allows counterparts in the United States to coordinate extensively, effectively serving as a conduit to the broad range of Wilson Elser resources.

 At Wilson Elser, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is a foundational value, critical to the success of our firm and central to the integrity and vitality of the legal field. Bringing together people of different backgrounds and beliefs, people with diverse perspectives, fosters the innovative and creative thinking that enhances our response to the needs of our clients. Wilson Elser’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and training as well as the organizations to which we belong and the programs we sponsor.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm’s policy is to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law. 

Beyond legal compliance, our firm strives to mirror the rich diversity of the communities in which we practice, to respect the diversity of our clients and their workforce and to employ best practices to identify, select, hire, retain and promote qualified individuals without boundaries or limitations, other than those imposed by their own choices and capabilities. This allows us to better represent our clients in today’s diverse, multicultural society. 

Wilson Elser is also committed to promoting diversity through the selection of vendors. We actively seek certified minority- and women-owned businesses and provide them with the opportunity to partner with us to provide services to our firm and our clients.