Angela R. Elbert

Angela R. Elbert

Insurance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Chicago, Illinois
29+ years experience
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
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225 W. Randolph St., Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60606-1976
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Bio

Angela is chair of the firm's Insurance Policyholder practice group, a member of the firm's Executive Committee, and President of the American College of Coverage Counsel. She counsels corporate policyholders on complex risk management and insurance issues and develops custom strategies to maximize recovery when claims arise. With over 25 years of experience, Angela has been instrumental in recovering hundreds of millions of dollars of insurance for her clients through negotiation, mediation and, where necessary, litigation. Her nationwide risk management practice spans a broad range of capabilities, including negotiating insurance with the best terms available, providing strategic assistance on the insurance aspects of complex corporate transactions, resolving financial insolvency concerns and evaluating, preparing and enforcing indemnification agreements.With considerable experience managing insurance coverage and commercial litigation disputes before state and federal courts and arbitration panels, Angela focuses her national litigation practice primarily on prosecuting policyholder claims for a wide array of insurance lines. Angela is a frequent speaker on insurance topics and is a former chair of the Insurance Committee of the ABA’s Section of Litigation.Her clients hold numerous, complex insurance policies, and typically need guidance to orchestrate the coverage those policies provide. After thoroughly reviewing clients’ insurance portfolios, Angela assists clients in establishing necessary coverage levels and eliminating gaps that could leave their businesses exposed.Angela’s enthusiasm for her work helps her build valuable, enduring relationships with clients, peers, and industry leaders, enabling her to solve challenges and close complicated deals. Ranked in various industry sources, her clients say, “She is always on top of the detail, business-focused, and her experience in insurance law is terrific." – Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2017. Clients also say, "Angela is great to work with. She's extremely knowledgeable about insurance matters and is great at making deals" and "she is superb." –Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024. Additionally, she has been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers since 2012, listed and included on “Best of the Best” Illinois Top 10 Super Lawyers in 2013, and appeared on the magazine’s cover in 2014. Angela is chair of the firm's Insurance Policyholder practice group, a member of the firm's Executive Committee, and President of the American College of Coverage Counsel. She counsels corporate policyholders on complex risk management and insurance issues and develops custom strategies to maximize recovery when claims arise. With over 25 years of experience, Angela has been instrumental in recovering hundreds of millions of dollars of insurance for her clients through negotiation, mediation and, where necessary, litigation. Her nationwide risk management practice spans a broad range of capabilities, including negotiating insurance with the best terms available, providing strategic assistance on the insurance aspects of complex corporate transactions, resolving financial insolvency concerns and evaluating, preparing and enforcing indemnification agreements.With considerable experience managing insurance coverage and commercial litigation disputes before state and federal courts and arbitration panels, Angela focuses her national litigation practice primarily on prosecuting policyholder claims for a wide array of insurance lines. Angela is a frequent speaker on insurance topics and is a former chair of the Insurance Committee of the ABA’s Section of Litigation.Her clients hold numerous, complex insurance policies, and typically need guidance to orchestrate the coverage those policies provide. After thoroughly reviewing clients’ insurance portfolios, Angela assists clients in establishing necessary coverage levels and eliminating gaps that could leave their businesses exposed.Angela’s enthusiasm for her work helps her build valuable, enduring relationships with clients, peers, and industry leaders, enabling her to solve challenges and close complicated deals. Ranked in various industry sources, her clients say, “She is always on top of the detail, business-focused, and her experience in insurance law is terrific." – Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2017. Clients also say, "Angela is great to work with. She's extremely knowledgeable about insurance matters and is great at making deals" and "she is superb." –Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024. Additionally, she has been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers since 2012, listed and included on “Best of the Best” Illinois Top 10 Super Lawyers in 2013, and appeared on the magazine’s cover in 2014. Angela is chair of the firm's Insurance Policyholder practice group, a member of the firm's Executive Committee, and President of the American College of Coverage Counsel. She counsels corporate policyholders on complex risk management and insurance issues and develops custom strategies to maximize recovery when claims arise. With over 25 years of experience, Angela has been instrumental in recovering hundreds of millions of dollars of insurance for her clients through negotiation, mediation and, where necessary, litigation. Her nationwide risk management practice spans a broad range of capabilities, including negotiating insurance with the best terms available, providing strategic assistance on the insurance aspects of complex corporate transactions, resolving financial insolvency concerns and evaluating, preparing and enforcing indemnification agreements. With considerable experience managing insurance coverage and commercial litigation disputes before state and federal courts and arbitration panels, Angela focuses her national litigation practice primarily on prosecuting policyholder claims for a wide array of insurance lines. Angela is a frequent speaker on insurance topics and is a former chair of the Insurance Committee of the ABA’s Section of Litigation. Her clients hold numerous, complex insurance policies, and typically need guidance to orchestrate the coverage those policies provide. Clients also say, "Angela is great to work with. She's extremely knowledgeable about insurance matters and is great at making deals" and "she is superb." –Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024. Additionally, she has been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers since 2012, listed and included on “Best of the Best” Illinois Top 10 Super Lawyers in 2013, and appeared on the magazine’s cover in 2014.

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Chicago (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Chicago (2022)
  • Recognized: Insurance Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
  • Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
  • Special Focus: COVID-19
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recommended in “Insurance: Coverage Litigation,” 2008-2011 editions and in “Insurance: Dispute Resolution,” since 2012
  • Named among "Women to Watch" by Business Insurance, 2013
  • “2015 Woman of Influence” (named by the Chicago Business Journal)
  • ??“Daily Point of Light Award” (awarded by Points of Light), October 23, 2014
  • The International Who's Who of Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyers 2013 & Who's Who of Business Lawyers, 2014
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review AV Peer Review Rated

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011

Education

  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., graduated 1996
  • Hanover College, B.A., graduated 1993

Reviews

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Matthew Cook

2 weeks ago

A Master Strategist in Insurance Coverage Disputes

Our company faced a complex, multi-million dollar business interruption claim where our insurer was denying coverage based on a highly technical interpretation of policy language. The stakes were enormous, and we needed counsel with not just deep knowledge, but strategic acumen. Angela Elbert was precisely that. From our first meeting, her command of insurance law was evident, but what truly set her apart was her ability to distill our intricate operational details into a compelling narrative for coverage. Her nearly three decades of experience, including her leadership roles at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg and the American College of Coverage Counsel, translated into a formidable and nuanced approach. She guided us through a meticulous pre-litigation process, crafting a position so robust that it led to a highly favorable settlement without the need for protracted court battles. Her recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' is well-deserved. Angela is more than an attorney; she is a trusted advisor who protects her client's interests with unparalleled professionalism and foresight. We are profoundly grateful for her exceptional service and the outstanding outcome she secured.

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