Watch an episode of Hinshaw Insurance Law TV, featuring Hinshaw authors Scott Seaman and Peter Lewis discussing their new book, America 250: A History of Insurance and Insurance Coverage Law and Litigation in the United States.

In the wake of the nation’s 250th anniversary, Scott Seaman, co-chair of Hinshaw’s Global Insurance Services Practice Group and co-author of the firm’s America 250 book, joined AM Best TV to discuss how insurance has served as a cornerstone of America’s economic growth since the country’s founding.

Read Scott Seaman’s insights in Law360 on a notable property insurance ruling from 2026—the Fourth Circuit’s rejection of Golden Corral’s attempt to refile its COVID-19 business loss insurance claim.

Watch Hinshaw partner Scott Seaman’s interview in Business Insurance’s “Insuring America” series, where he discusses the evolution of insurance coverage litigation in the United States.

Read our in-depth analysis of the most significant D&O liability trends in 2026, including the Trump Administration's impact, the shift to bi-annual reporting, DExits, investment scams, and key court decisions.

Read our latest alert explaining why regulating rate controls can backfire—driving up costs, lowering availability, and risking insolvency—while highlighting litigation costs and “social inflation” as key factors increasing premiums.

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") represent major exposures to insurers and their policyholders. Thousands of lawsuits are pending nationwide, and numerous large settlements have already been reached. Insurers are facing claims, tenders, and coverage actions from policyholders seeking defense and indemnity for PFAS-related claims. The plaintiffs' bar is focused on PFAS and views these so-called "forever chemicals" as a fertile source of lawsuits and large recoveries.