Diana L.Winfrey

Diana L. Winfrey is a Partner in the firm's Los Angeles office, and a member of the firm's Insurance practice group. She represents insurance companies in coverage and related matters, with an emphasis on construction defect cases involving multiple primary and excess policies, as well as OCIP (Wrap Up) policies. Diana provides insurance coverage analysis for first-party and third-party general liability claims, including but not limited to claims involving products liability, intellectual property, aviation, and garage policies.

Widely recognized for her industry experience, Diana was personally designated as lead coverage counsel for the West Coast by a major insurer. She counsels insurers regarding underwriting issues and business practices, drafts policy language and endorsements, and assists with claims handling issues including compliance with insurance laws and regulations. She handled the Lloyd’s of London artisan program, supervising a team of attorneys, and instructed a new third-party administrator in handling the claims. Diana develops exemplar letters for use by the claims handlers for denial of claims and reserving rights. She assisted a major insurer during its due diligence in the acquisition of a London syndicate, and assisted said insurer once it acquired the London syndicate. In addition, she prepares opinion letters and assists in handling declaratory relief actions. She meets with underwriters to discuss concerns with policy forms, and suggests alternative language, and has marketed insurers in the U.S. and London markets, bringing in new clients and matters. She is frequently called upon to speak to insurer organizations and third-party administrators on topics relating to claims handling, offering insight on developments in insurance coverage law throughout the United States.