Jan. 30, 2026
Benefits of former insurance coverage and monitoring counsel as an ADR neutral
The independence and credibility that define effective monitoring counsel often mirror the qualities that make for a skilled mediator--especially in complex, multi-party coverage disputes.
Michael B. Murphy
Neutral
JAMS
Email: mmurphy@jamsadr.com
Michael B. Murphy is a JAMS neutral based in California with more than 40 years of experience handling complex insurance and reinsurance matters across domestic and international markets. He draws on experience in litigation, claims management, coverage analysis, mass torts and alternative dispute resolution, including service as a mediator, arbitrator and court-appointed special master.
Insurance companies routinely retain counsel to advise them on coverage interpretation and obligations. In certain cases, it is not uncommon for an insurer to also appoint counsel to more or less "keep an eye" on the claim and independently advise the claim examiner and/or claim department leader on what is reported or advised by defense counsel (or the adjuster). This role is commonly known as ...
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