Phelps Enhances Coverage and Litigation Support for Energy Insurers with Addition of Seasoned Team

HOUSTON — July 30  2024 — Energy and casualty insurers rely on the experience and savvy of Amanda Kujda and Michael E. Carrer, who counsel them on the liability and damages sides of claims from beginning to end. With dedicated monitoring of risks and more than two decades of analyzing policies, this seasoned team gives insurers detailed and comprehensive advice on coverage and litigation strategies that enables insurers in the U.S. and London markets to resolve claims.

Amanda joins Phelps as a partner and Michael as counsel in the Firm’s Houston office.

“Amanda and Michael bring a proven record of managing catastrophic losses in Texas and beyond. Insurers rely on their depth of experience and counsel to navigate potential exposures and related coverage issues,” said Kyle Moran, who heads Phelps’ energy insurance coverage practice.

Modern companies face particular challenges such as regulatory change, climate change, accidents, environmental damage, supply-chain disruptions and commodity price volatility. Companies use energy risk policies, casualty insurance policies and a myriad of similar liability policies to help them lessen the potential exposure associated with these risks. Phelps partners with insurers to manage and mitigate the scope of issues that arise in connection with these policies. These issues are amplified when catastrophic losses occur.

“We are excited to join Phelps’ market leading insurance group, which offers our clients a deep understanding of their coverage issues and disputes and resources to meet their needs,” said Amanda Kujda.