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Anna Engh, co-chair of Covington’s Insurance Practice Group, has a wealth of experience in representing policyholders in litigating and resolving complex insurance coverage disputes. She is listed in Chambers USA, which notes that she is “incredibly well regarded” by the market for her policyholder expertise and her “notable experience litigating high-profile insurance disputes.” Named by Business Insurance as among “25 Women to Watch,” she is an experienced first-chair litigator in major coverage litigation as well as lead counsel in achieving non-litigated resolutions of insurance disputes. She takes a hands-on, tailored approach to every matter with the objective of resolving disputes employing zealous advocacy and creative and practical approaches.
Ms. Engh has represented policyholders in arbitrations and federal and state courts across the country. She has extensive experience with a wide variety of underlying claims, including asbestos, pharmaceutical and other mass tort claims; cyber claims; environmental liabilities; first party property damage; aircraft losses and detentions; directors and officers and errors and omissions claims; and political risks.
Ms. Engh has served as a member of the Management Committee, as a hiring partner, and as co-chair of the summer associate program. She is a frequent speaker on insurance and litigation topics at ABA and other conferences.
- Litigation counsel for corporate policyholders in high stakes third-party and first-party coverage disputes, including Goodyear, Lincoln Electric, Foster Wheeler, Owens Corning, World Fuel, and Dow Corning. E.g., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. v. Travelers Cas. & Sur. Co., 2014 WL 7338717 (W.D. Pa. Dec. 22, 2014); Lincoln Elec. Co. v. Travelers Cas. & Sur. Co., 2013 WL 9894215 (N.D. Ohio Feb. 5, 2013); id., 2012 WL 2064621 (June 7, 2012); Atlantic Specialty Ins. Co. v. World Fuel Services, Inc., No. 27-CV-13-22011 (Minn. Dist. Ct. Feb. 23, 2015).
- Represent various companies in settling asbestos, environmental, lead, and other third-party coverage disputes with their insurers.
- Successfully resolved hurricane-related property coverage disputes.
- Successfully resolved claims involving the detention of aircrafts.
- Special insurance counsel for major company in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding; successfully resolved many millions of dollars of asbestos-related coverage disputes through litigation and arbitration.
Pro Bono
- Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
- First-chair counsel in three-week jury trial, which concluded in a defense verdict for client, a non-profit organization sued by a developer for defamation
- Litigated employment-related case to favorable judgment
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National Capital Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Special Service Award
- Volunteer, Bread for the City legal clinic
Memberships and Affiliations
- Advisory Committee, 100th Anniversary of Women at the College of William & Mary
- William & Mary Law School Campaign Steering Committee (2015-present)
- William & Mary Law School, President, Foundation Board (2009-2011)
- William & Mary Law School, Member, Dean Search Committee (2008-2009)
- ABA Federal Practice Task Force and ABA Task Force on Discovery, former member
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Speaker and panelist on insurance topics at ABA and various other conferences.
February 2021
As the legal, regulatory, and commercial implications of coronavirus COVID-19 continue to evolve, our lawyers and advisors are helping clients navigate the complex considerations that companies around the world are facing and develop plans and strategies in response. Reach out to our COVID-19 task force at COVID19@cov.com. Below is a compendium of resources ...
August 13, 2020, Covington Alert
While the world continues to battle the coronavirus, another battle wages on in the courts, as insurers continue to issue blanket denials for COVID-19 business interruption losses. Many are closely watching how the judicial and legislative branches will answer what have emerged as two key questions: Do the causes of COVID-19 business interruption losses ...
May 4, 2020, Covington Alert
In recent weeks, plaintiffs’ law firms that do not specialize in insurance coverage have filed requests to consolidate coronavirus-related insurance lawsuits into a single, federal multi-district litigation (MDL) proceeding, or into state or federal court class actions. The premise of these efforts is that coronavirus-related property and business interruption ...
March 15, 2020, Covington Alert
As the implications of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 continue to evolve, our policyholder-side insurance lawyers have compiled the following best practices. For more guidance, see our COVID-19 toolkit. 1. Gather and review potentially relevant insurance policies. All of the policies below potentially cover Coronavirus-related losses: Property/Business ...
February 10, 2020, Covington Alert
The coronavirus has now infected more than 30,000 people. Cases have been reported in every province of China as well as in Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. More than a dozen cities have been quarantined. China, the United States, Europe, Australia, and others have imposed significant ...
September 19, 2019, Covington Alert
Can an insurance company covering a risk in California use a New York choice of law clause to circumvent California’s pro-policyholder “notice of claim” rules?
Opioid Liability Claims: Coverage and Litigation Considerations for Manufacturers, Distributors, Third-Party Payors
May 22, 2019, Strafford Webinar
Proving Exhaustion of Underlying Limits: A Minefield of Legal and Evidentiary Issues
March 2, 2019, ABA Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee Conference, Tucson, Arizona
Insurance Coverage for Opioid Claims
November 8, 2018, ABA Women in Insurance Network, Dallas, Texas
June 5, 2018
WASHINGTON—Covington’s Insurance Recovery practice has received the 2018 Chambers USA "Award for Excellence" in Insurance, marking the seventh time the firm has received this honor in the 12 years it has been awarded. The "Award for Excellence" is given to one U.S. firm representing policyholders in the insurance coverage field. In addition to the award, ...
Opioid Liability Claims: Coverage and Litigation Considerations for Manufacturers, Distributors, Third-Party Payors
May 24, 2018, Strafford Webinar
Opioid Litigation and Associated Coverage Issues, Hot Topic Educational Session
April 18, 2018, RIMS Annual Conference, San Antonio Texas
January 17, 2018, Covington Alert
Dozens of pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and retailers have been named as defendants in opioid-related lawsuits, investigations, and congressional inquiries across the country. These actions and investigations include allegations that defendants misleadingly marketed opioids, failed to comply with regulatory requirements to report ...
December 12, 2017, Covington Alert
Massive wildfires have devastated Ventura County, and they now threaten lives, homes and businesses in Los Angeles and San Diego. In the face of these catastrophic fires, businesses and their employees should focus on safety. In their aftermath, businesses must act promptly and assertively to protect their insurance rights and remedies. Early and deliberate ...
October 25, 2017, Covington Alert
Last month, Hurricanes Irma and Maria battered Puerto Rico, which is a major center of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Damage there to property, roads, bridges, communications, power, and water systems may take months or more to repair. Some, including the FDA, have expressed concern that the damage could lead to shortages of important drugs, medical devices, and ...
Power, Accountability, and Humility
September 15, 2017, William & Mary Sixth Annual Leadership Conference
September 13, 2017, Covington Alert
Hurricane Irma has battered much of Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, just days after tropical storm Harvey devastated Houston and its environs. This e-alert provides practical tips to help maximize insurance recoveries for those organizations whose property was damaged or whose business was interrupted by these catastrophic events.
June 14, 2017
WASHINGTON—Covington’s Insurance Recovery practice has received the 2017 Chambers USA "Award for Excellence" in Insurance, marking the sixth time the firm has received this honor in the 11 years it has been awarded. The "Award for Excellence" is given to one U.S. firm representing policyholders in the insurance coverage field. In addition to the award, Covington ...
Hot Topics in Insurance Coverage for the Aviation Industry
March 28, 2017, Covington & Burling LLP Seminar, New York
Insurance Litigation: Leveraging Daubert/Frye Admissibility Standards for Expert Testimony in State and Federal Court
July 21, 2016 and September 17, 2014, Strafford Webinars
Covington Receives Top Rankings from Chambers USA
June 7, 2016
WASHINGTON—Covington has again received top rankings from Chambers USA, with 60 practice rankings and 120 individual rankings for lawyers in the publication’s 2016 edition. The legal guide identifies leading lawyers and law firm practices based on interviews conducted by Chambers’ researchers with thousands of lawyers and their clients. The firm was ranked in ...
May 21, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC, May 21, 2015 — Covington’s insurance recovery practice won the 2015 Chambers USA Award for Excellence in Insurance, marking the fifth time the firm has received this honor in the nine years it has been awarded. The Award for Excellence, presented at Chambers USA’s annual awards dinner in New York City on May 19, was given to only one U.S. firm ...
Bending the Cost Curve in Long-Tail Liability Coverage: the Berkshire Hathaway Strategy
March 3, 2015
Preserving Your Company’s Insurance Claim
August 22, 2014, Corporate Counsel Institute, New York City
August 18, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC, August 18, 2014 — Best Lawyers named Covington & Burling’s Stuart Eizenstat and Gregg Levy each a 2015 “Lawyer of the Year” in international trade and sports law, respectively, citing their “abilities, professionalism and integrity.” Overall, Covington lawyers received 217 individual mentions in 58 areas of law in the newly released annual survey ...
December 13, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC, December 13, 2012 — Business Insurance magazine recently recognized Anna Engh, a partner in Covington & Burling’s highly regarded policyholder recovery practice, as a 2012 “Woman to Watch.” The annual award honors 25 women who have performed outstanding work over the past five years in insurance, risk management, employee benefits, and related ...
June 11, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC, June 11, 2012 — Covington & Burling’s insurance practice won the 2012 Chambers USA Award for Excellence in Insurance, marking the fourth time the firm has received this honor in the six years it has been awarded. The Award for Excellence, presented at Chambers USA’s annual awards dinner in New York City on June 7, was given to only one U.S. ...
Covington Lawyers Recognized by D.C. Super Lawyers
May 2, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC, May 2, 2012 — D.C. Super Lawyers selected 64 Covington & Burling lawyers for its 2012 list of top legal talent. Super Lawyers selects no more than five percent of the total lawyers who practice in Washington based on peer review and the publication’s independent research. Deborah Garza and Robert Long have been named among the “Top 100” for ...
March 29, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC, March 29, 2012 — Euromoney Legal Media Group has named Covington & Burling and three of its partners to shortlists for the inaugural Americas Women in Business Law Awards. Covington has been shortlisted as one of the Best Firms for Minority Women Lawyers, based on the Diversity at Covington program, and for the Work-Life Balance Award, for the ...
2012, Perrin Conference's Emerging Insurance Coverage and Allocation Issues, NYC
Chutes and Ladders: Hurdles In Reaching Your Next Layer of Coverage
2012, ABA WIN Conference, DC
June 10, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC, June 10, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP received 123 individual mentions and 45 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2011. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
June 23, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, June 23, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 85 individual mentions and 23 practice mentions in the Legal 500 US 2010 edition. Legal 500 reviews the strengths and strategies of law firms in more than 90 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North and South America, and the Caribbean. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
June 16, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, June 16, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 112 individual mentions and 44 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2010. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
June 12, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, June 12, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP received 100 individual mentions and 40 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2009. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
June 8, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, June 8, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP’s policyholder insurance practice has again received an exclusive top US national ranking by Legal 500. The guidebook’s rankings are based upon an independent survey of industry and private practice lawyers. In recognizing Covington, the editors write: “Covington & Burling LLP’s insurance coverage practice ...
Professional Liability Litigation: Insurance Coverage Issues
2009, Mealey's: The FDIC and the New Banking Crisis: Litigation Challenges Conference, DC
Be an Expert on Experts: Effective Use of Expert Witnesses in Insurance Coverage Disputes
2009, Section of Litigation Insurance Coverage Conference, Tucson
June 16, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC, June 16, 2008 — Covington & Burling LLP received 81 individual mentions and 45 practice mentions in the newly released 2008 Chambers USA. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington ...
10/15/2007
WASHINGTON, DC, October 15, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP has secured a major appellate victory in New York’s high court for Foster Wheeler LLC. On October 11, 2007, the New York Court of Appeals unanimously agreed that New Jersey law, rather than New York law, governs Foster Wheeler’s disputes with its insurers over coverage for asbestos bodily injury claims. ...
June 18, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC, June 18, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP received 44 practice mentions and 74 individual mentions in the newly released 2007 Chambers USA guidebook. The 2007 edition of Chambers USA attempts to identify the most skilled legal practitioners throughout the country based on the qualities most valued by clients. Covington attorneys have been ...
Stand By: Insurer Standing in Asbestos Bankruptcies
2006, ABA Section of Litigation Insurance Coverage Conference, Tucson
Products and Non-Products Coverage Claims
2005, Mealey’s Asbestos Insurance Conference, Chicago
Asbestos Non-Products Claims under CGL Policies
2003, ABA Section of Litigation Insurance Coverage Conference, Tucson
Advice from the Experts: Successful Strategies for Winning Commercial Cases
2002, ABA 2002 Annual Meeting, Washington, DC
2000, Law and Practice of Insurance Coverage Litigation
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers
- Named by Washington DC Super Lawyers as one of its "Top 50: 2020 Women Washington, DC Super Lawyers."
- Top 250 Women in Litigation, Benchmark Litigation
- Euromoney, "World’s Leading Women in Business Law"
- Named in 2012 by Business Insurance as among "25 Women to Watch."
- Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law
- The Legal 500 US
- Euromoney’s Guide to the World’s Leading Insurance and Reinsurance Lawyers
- Shortlisted for the Euromoney Americas Women in Business Law Awards for the “Best in Insurance & Reinsurance.”
- Who's Who Legal: Insurance & Reinsurance
- The Lawdragon’s 3000 Leading Lawyers in America
- Featured as one of Legal Women Leaders in Vault
COVID-19: Legal and Business Toolkit
We are helping clients around the world navigate this evolving, complex situation.