Atty. Spiro K. Bantis
With a distinguished career that spans over three decades, Spiro K. Bantis has a flair for managing and resolving complex insurance and reinsurance disputes, tackling claims for both domestic U.S. and Lloyd’s markets.
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Spiro K. Bantis is a Partner based in New York, New York, practforg at London Fischer LLP. They haand 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1986). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and New York University - The College of Arts and Science B.A. Political Science New York University - The College of Arts and Science (History, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of ARIAS U.S., Memberships •Association of the Bar of the City of New York •AIDA Reinsurance & Insurance Arbitration Society. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With a distinguished career that spans over three decades, Spiro K. Bantis has a flair for managing and resolving complex insurance and reinsurance disputes, tackling claims for both domestic U.S. and Lloyd’s markets
- Certified by ARIAS U.S., Spiro is a go-to arbitrator who demonstrates the core principles and skills that are essential for parties involved in a dispute
- Spiro also devotes a significant portion of his practice to providing expert commentary in matters involving insurance and reinsurance issues
- He is a trusted advisor to insurers, reinsurers, and brokers, offering sage counsel on everything from claims to innovative product development and navigating the labyrinth of regulatory affairs
- At London Fischer, Spiro wears multiple hats, chairing two of the firm's most vital practice groups: Insurance and Reinsurance Coverage and Insurance and Regulatory Advisory
- He's also a key member of the Cybersecurity-Insurance Coverage, Response, and Defense group
- Before joining London Fischer in 2004, Spiro held the role of Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Gulf Insurance Group (a Travelers member) in the bustling heart of New York City
- His responsibilities ranged from managing legal affairs to orchestrating corporate mergers and acquisitions, drafting insurance contracts, managing all coverage litigation and arbitrations, and overseeing international operations, including those at Lloyd's
- Before he joined Gulf in 1989, Spiro was an associate at another prominent New York-based law firm, representing insurers and reinsurers in various coverage and litigation matters
- But Spiro isn't just about law
- he's a community leader
- He serves on the Board of Directors of Atrium Insurance Corporation, a reinsurer of mortgage insurance based in New Jersey
- Spiro's commitment to the industry extends to his role on the Board of the Insurance Federation of New York, along with his active involvement in various community and professional boards and committees
- Because of his deep insurance and reinsurance knowledge, Spiro is often asked to share his insights at industry conferences including those sponsored by ARIAS U.S., ExecuSummit, the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), and the Mutual Funds/Investment Management industry
- He also holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent rating, a mark of excellence trusted worldwide by those seeking top-tier legal services
- Memberships •Association of the Bar of the City of New York •AIDA Reinsurance & Insurance Arbitration Society (ARIAS U.S.) •Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) News & Insights October, 10 2022 New York Federal Court Awards London Fischer’s Client Partial Summary Judgment on Additional Insured Coverage and Duty to Defend September 19, 2022 Cybersecurity - Insurance Coverage and Response April 3, 2022 London Fischer defeats coverage claim for property damage resulting from excavation October 13, 2021 New York Federal Court awards London Fischer’s client partial summary judgment on additional insured and duty to defend issues
- September 17, 2021 London Fischer Wins Partial Summary Judgment on Duty to Defend and Defense Costs April 11, 2018 Spiro K. Bantis presents a webinar entitled “The #MeToo Movement from an Insurance Perspective” May 04, 2017 Spiro K. Bantis participated in the 2017 ARIAS-US Spring Conference March 29, 2017 Spiro K. Bantis led a webinar presentation entitled “Coverage for Restitution” March 8, 2017 Spiro K. Bantis led a panel discussion at this year’s Massachusetts Reinsurance Bar Association's 6th Annual 'Arbitrator Roundtable' May 22, 2014 London Fischer Insurance Team Achievements June 17, 2010 Spiro K. Bantis Leads Webinar Conference on “Conflict Management Tips, Tricks and Negotiation Skills for Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyers” October 28, 2009 London Fischer LLP Attorneys Advise Client On Corporate Transaction Involving The Purchase of Insurance Business October 19, 2009 Summary Judgment Granted In Favor of Wholesale Surplus Lines Insurance Broker On A Breach of Contract And Account Stated Claim May 6 & 7, 2008 National Directors & Officers Insurance ExecuSummit
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