Markel American Insurance Company v. Wilkes et al

  1. September 29, 2025

    Wealth Mgmt. Firm Says Insurer Omitted Essential Parties

    A wealth management firm and its CEO told a Tennessee federal court that its professional liability insurer failed to include other insurers and an insurance agency in coverage litigation over underlying arbitration claims totaling roughly $7 million, arguing it faces conflicting coverage positions from its carriers.

  2. July 23, 2025

    Insurer Says No Coverage For Poor Financial Advice Claims

    An insurer for a wealth management firm told a Tennessee federal court it should owe no coverage over two couples' arbitration petitions claiming that its CEO's advice to switch life insurers caused the couples to lose roughly $6.85 million, all while the executive allegedly profited from commissions.