Claims of insurer bad faith have been one of the most rapidly expanding areas of litigation, both in Florida and nationwide, for the past fifteen years. Florida claims for bad faith can arise under liability insurance coverages, brought by insureds or those claiming damages against them, or in a first party context, when claims are brought directly by policyholders against their insurers. We have defended insurers against bad faith claims in both contexts, and routinely advise major insurers on the prevention or elimination of potential bad faith risks. Our attorneys are on the leading edge of the analysis of this growing and changing area of law.