Christine Magarian

Overview

Christine Magarian has focused her practice in insurance coverage for more than 22 years, representing insurance companies in asbestos, toxic and environmental insurance coverage matters and related litigation.

She also has extensive experience litigating construction defect coverage matters. Ms. Magarian’s professional liability practice focuses on coverage litigation and coverage advice involving errors and omission (E&O) and directors and officers (D&O) matters.

Ms. Magarian also represents insurance companies in coverage matters involving professional and employment practices liability insurance products and in first party property damage litigation matters. She handles all phases of coverage advice and litigation involving first party property and business interruption issues nationwide, including claims related to COVID-19 and other CAT (catastrophic) events. Additionally, Ms. Magarian routinely assists business partners, including claims and underwriting teams, in identifying underwriting and coverage issues, as well as implementation of best practices from a risk management standpoint.

Prior to Kaufman Dolowich, her past experience included serving as counsel for global insurers to assist in creating a consistent approach to handling these claims. As with all matters, she places emphasis on early resolution of claims and litigated matters, including arbitration, mediation and appraisal. 

Memberships

• Armenian Bar Association