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William Furber

Arbitrator Mediator
New York, NY, United States

About

William Furber brings over three decades of legal expertise to his dispute resolution practice, having served as a senior executive and legal counsel within the global insurance and reinsurance sectors. His background includes extensive work on high-stakes international arbitrations and mediations involving complex financial instruments, coverage disputes, and commercial contracts. He has a deep understanding of market practices in London, Bermuda, and the United States.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Corporate & Finance Insurance International & Cross-Border Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Experience

JAMS (Mediator and Arbitrator)
Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel
Chubb
General Counsel
ACE Tempest Re
Partner
Peterson & Ross

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on topics related to reinsurance arbitration and insurance law
  • Contributor to industry publications regarding ADR trends in the financial sector
  • Leadership roles within insurance industry legal committees

Positioning Takeaways

A highly specialized neutral for insurance and reinsurance matters with significant global experience in the New York, London, and Bermuda markets.

License & Certifications

  • Admitted to the Bar
  • New York
  • Admitted to the Bar
  • Illinois

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
B.A.
Middlebury College

Distinction

Combines deep executive-level industry knowledge from the insurance sector with extensive experience in international dispute resolution.

Reputation

Recognized by peers and clients for his analytical approach to complex financial disputes and his ability to facilitate settlements in multi-party international matters.