Nancy is a noted insurance coverage litigator with extensive experience representing primary and excess insurers on the business and legal implications of complex coverage issues involving commercial, transactional, and personal lines of insurance. Nancy serves as lead counsel in coverage litigation in state, bankruptcy, and federal courts across the country. With her vast knowledge of the insurance industry, she also advises companies on a wide range of risk management issues, frequently conducting exposure and risk analysis and assisting companies with implementing risk transfer mechanisms. Nancy frequently teaches, speaks, and writes on insurance-related topics.
Nancy has extensive experience representing and advising primary and excess insurers on the business and legal implications of a variety of complex coverage issues involving property and casualty and life insurance. Her experience includes representing insurers with respect to coverage disputes arising under directors and officers, professional liability, managed health care, life, aviation, fiduciary, financial institutions, crime, automobile, homeowners, and general liability policies. Nancy also has substantial experience advising clients with respect to potential coverage implications arising in the bankruptcy context. Her practice has involved representing insurers in state, bankruptcy, and federal courts across the country.
Nancy also has significant experience advising corporations and individuals in a wide range of risk management issues. Her experience includes conducting exposure and risk analysis and implementing insurance and other risk transfer mechanisms to address those exposures and risks. Nancy also regularly works with corporate boards preparing insurance program audits and reviews, drafting director/officer indemnity agreements to complement the company’s existing insurance program, identifying and addressing various insurance-related issues that arise in the road show and IPO context, and conducting insurance and indemnity due diligence for corporate transactions. Additionally, she counsels clients in potential risk factors arising from M&A activity, including those related to de-SPAC transactions.
Referred to by clients as “a figurehead in the Boston insurance community and beyond”, Nancy is deeply involved in various leading industry and trade organizations including a multiple year term as President of the Insurance Library Association of Boston (she is currently the Library’s General Counsel). She also served as an Executive Officer of the CPCU Society, President of the Boston Chapter of the CPCU Society, a Board Trustee of the PLUS Foundation and member of the New England PLUS Steering Committee. She has previously authored the D&O Insurance chapter of the Business Law Section’s Annual Review and she is a co-author of the Declaratory Judgement chapter of the Massachusetts Liability Insurance Manual. She has spoken, published and chaired programs and publications for the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, the Business Insurance Conference and various state and national Bar Associations.
Nancy is a noted insurance coverage litigator with extensive experience representing primary and excess insurers on the business and legal implications of complex coverage issues involving commercial, transactional, and personal lines of insurance. Nancy serves as lead counsel in coverage litigation in state, bankruptcy, and federal courts across the country. With her vast knowledge of the insurance industry, she also advises companies on a wide range of risk management issues, frequently conducting exposure and risk analysis and assisting companies with implementing risk transfer mechanisms. Nancy frequently teaches, speaks, and writes on insurance-related topics.
Experience
- Currently representing a New England-based mutual insurance company in a bad faith claim case pending in Rhode Island State Court.
- Secured a rare reversal of summary judgment ruling in Massachusetts Appeals Court on behalf of a major multinational insurer, involving liability claims amounting to $30 million. The case involved the application of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act exclusion and regulatory disclosure requirements related to its enforceability.
- Represented a global insurer in a series of cyber liability claims in both state and federal court brought by various claimants alleging that an employee of a tax preparation service “stole” the identity of the claimants for the purpose of filing phony income tax returns.
- Representing a diversified global insurer in connection with hundreds of sexual abuse claims asserted against Catholic dioceses and their parishes.
- Serve as national coordinating coverage counsel for an insurer on a broad range of general liability claims, including concussion, environmental, and sex molestation claims
- Successfully represented a global insurer in a complete dispute brought by a school district seeking insurance coverage under a commercial general liability insurance policy. The Mintz team prevailed in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Successfully represented a global insurer in a complex dispute brought by a former employee of its insured, seeking motorist coverage under an umbrella policy. The Mintz team prevailed in the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Represented an insurer in parallel actions before the bankruptcy court and federal court in connection with claims for coverage brought by directors, officers, and corporate policyholders leading to a successful multiparty mediation.
- Defended an insurance holding company against alleged bad faith claims brought under M.G.L. chs. 93A/176D in connection with its handling and adjusting of a wrongful death claim.
viewpoints
Webinar Recording: Telehealth Risk Management
April 6, 2022 | Webinar | By Nancy Adams, Lara Compton, Todd Rosenbaum, Jennifer Rubin
During this program, Mintz attorneys Nancy Adams, Lara Compton, Todd Rosenbaum, and Jennifer Rubin provided an overview of key risk factors for telehealth companies and pragmatic takeaways which you can incorporate into your business practices
Webinar Recording: When the Dust Settles: A Closer Look at the SPAC Boom and Potential Litigation to Follow
June 7, 2021 | Webinar | By Nancy Adams, John Sylvia
Court Holds Crime Policy Covers Business Email Compromise (BEC) Loss
July 24, 2017 | Blog | By Nancy Adams, Cynthia Larose
Federal Court Dismisses (Without Prejudice) CNA’s Cyber Insurance Lawsuit
July 21, 2015 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose, Nancy Adams
The SEC’s (New) Admissions Policy: Questions and Consequences
June 3, 2014 | Blog | By Nancy Adams
On the 12th Day of Privacy, ISO gave to me....
December 24, 2013 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose
News & Press
Benchmark Litigation has recognized seventeen Mintz Members in its 2024 guide to the leading litigation firms and lawyers in the US. The firm was also acknowledged for its work in Massachusetts, being named “Highly Recommended” in the Commonwealth and received top-tier rankings across three practice categories, including General Commercial, Insurance, and White Collar.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 31 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 35 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2024.
The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Recognizes 184 Mintz Attorneys across 56 Practice Areas
August 15, 2024
187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Mintz announced today that 42 of its practices and 83 of its attorneys earned recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, a guide to the country’s leading law firms. Of those included in the guide, 18 attorneys and seven practice areas were awarded Chambers’ highest ranking, Band 1. The firm obtained new listings in three practice areas and 10 of its lawyers were recognized for the first time.
Twenty-Five Mintz Attorneys Named To Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers List
November 21, 2023
BOSTON – Twenty-five Mintz attorneys have been named to Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers list.
Fifty-Nine Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 12, 2023
Mintz is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 27 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2023.
Benchmark Litigation has recognized 14 Mintz Members in its newly released 2024 guide to the leading litigation firms and lawyers in the US. The firm was also acknowledged for its work in Massachusetts and received high rankings across three practice areas, including General Commercial, Insurance, and White Collar.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
BOSTON – Mintz has earned top rankings in the 2023 edition of Legal 500 United States guide. The firm is recognized in 14 practice categories, and 59 individual attorneys are also recognized in the guide, some in more than one category.
Mintz and ML Strategies Receive Environmental Business Council Award For Outstanding Collaboration
June 08, 2023
BOSTON - Mintz and ML Strategies were recognized with the prestigious Nicholas Humber Award for Outstanding Collaboration by the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) at the 30th Annual EBEE Awards in Boston.
BOSTON –Mintz announced today that 39 of its practices and 81 of its attorneys earned recognition in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA, a guide to the country’s leading law firms.
Twenty-Eight Mintz Attorneys Named To Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers List
November 22, 2022
In its second annual edition, 28 Mintz attorneys were named to Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers list.
35 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 25 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2022.
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes 13 Mintz Attorneys As 2023 Litigation Stars
September 29, 2022
Benchmark Litigation has recognized 13 Mintz Members as “Litigation Stars” in its newly released 2023 guide to the leading litigation firms and lawyers in the U.S.
Best Lawyers® recognized 108 firm attorneys in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, two Mintz attorneys – Poonam Patidar and Scott M. Stanton – received 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 28 firm attorneys were included in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Mass. Appeals Panel Lets Insurers Avoid $7M TCPA Coverage
January 10, 2022
SPAC Lawsuits Surge Over Disclosure Claims
June 10, 2021
Mintz Litigators Highly Regarded by Benchmark Litigation 2020
October 02, 2019
Mintz Recognized by Chambers USA 2019
April 26, 2019
Chambers USA 2018 Ranks Mintz Attorneys & Practices
May 03, 2018
Eighty-Four Mintz Attorneys Named 2016 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 18, 2016
Events & Speaking
2023 PLUS University
The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)
Convene 311 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60606
2023 PLUS Transactional Risk Symposium
Professional Liability Underwriting Society
Marriott Marquis Hotel, 1535 Broadway New York, NY
When the Dust Settles: A Closer Look at The SPAC Boom and Potential Litigation to Follow
Mintz
Webinar
Business Insurance Intellectual Property Conference
New York Marriott Marquis, New York, USA
American College of Coverage Counsel 2019 Annual Meeting
Emerging Liability
12 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603
Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium
Sexual Abuse and Harassment Claims
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel - New York City
2018 PLUS International Conference
Reps & Warranties: Trends & Challenges on the Immediate Horizon
Manchester Grand Hyatt - San Diego, CA 92101
PCI General Counsel Seminar
Cyber Insurance Legal Risk - Guarding your Galaxy
Royal Sonesta Boston - 40 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142
Cyber & Data Risk Insurance Conference
American Conference Institute
Park Central Hotel San Francisco, CA
National Forum on Directors & Officers and Management Liability
American Conference Institute
The Carlton Hotel, New York, NY
ACI's National Forum on Transactional Insurance
American Conference Institute
The Carlton Hotel New York, NY
ExecuSummit's 2016 Inaugural Reps & Warranties & Transactional Liability Conference
ExecuSummit
Mohegan Sun Convention Center & Hotel Uncasville, CT
2016 Transaction Insurance Insights Forum-New York
Advisen
Latham & Watkins, 885 Third Avenue, New York, NY
ACI's Cyber & Data Risk Insurance Conference
American Conference Institute
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront, Chicago, IL
Nancy is a noted insurance coverage litigator with extensive experience representing primary and excess insurers on the business and legal implications of complex coverage issues involving commercial, transactional, and personal lines of insurance. Nancy serves as lead counsel in coverage litigation in state, bankruptcy, and federal courts across the country. With her vast knowledge of the insurance industry, she also advises companies on a wide range of risk management issues, frequently conducting exposure and risk analysis and assisting companies with implementing risk transfer mechanisms. Nancy frequently teaches, speaks, and writes on insurance-related topics.
Recognition & Awards
Chambers USA: Massachusetts – Insurance (2017-2024)
Best Lawyers in America: Insurance Law (2017 – 2025)
Best Lawyers in America: Reinsurance Law (2024-2025)
Benchmark Litigation: Litigation Star, National-Insurance (2020 – 2025)
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly: Top Women of Law Honoree (2020)
Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Insurance Coverage (2014 – 2024)
Boston Magazine Top Lawyers – Insurance (2022-2024)
Nancy is a noted insurance coverage litigator with extensive experience representing primary and excess insurers on the business and legal implications of complex coverage issues involving commercial, transactional, and personal lines of insurance. Nancy serves as lead counsel in coverage litigation in state, bankruptcy, and federal courts across the country. With her vast knowledge of the insurance industry, she also advises companies on a wide range of risk management issues, frequently conducting exposure and risk analysis and assisting companies with implementing risk transfer mechanisms. Nancy frequently teaches, speaks, and writes on insurance-related topics.
Involvement
- Fellow, American College of Coverage Counsel
- Board of Trustees, PLUS Foundation
- Former President of the Board of Trustees and General Counsel, Insurance Library Association of Boston
- Member, Education Committee, PLUS
- Former Executive Officer, CPCU Society
- Past president, CPCU Society Boston Chapter
- CPCU Instructor, “The Legal Environment of Risk Management and Insurance,” “Commercial Liability Risk Management and Insurance,” “Financial Services Institutions,” and “Personal Lines”
- Past Member, Steering Committee, PLUS New England Chapter
- Member, American College of Insurance and Extra Contractual Counsel
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)
- Member, International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member, Women’s Bar Association
- Member, Boston Bar Association
- Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Recent Insights
Benchmark Litigation has recognized seventeen Mintz Members in its 2024 guide to the leading litigation firms and lawyers in the US. The firm was also acknowledged for its work in Massachusetts, being named “Highly Recommended” in the Commonwealth and received top-tier rankings across three practice categories, including General Commercial, Insurance, and White Collar.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 31 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 35 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2024.
187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
