Getting Cozy

Stephen A. Cozen's reputation precedes him. Indeed, you've likely noticed his name plastered in news reports about the distribution of the $20 billion BP compensation fund. However, the founder and chairman of the Cozen O'Connor law firm garnered acclaim long before the mere mention of the Deepwater Horizon disaster aroused sadness, derision and inflamed tempers at dinner tables, offices and courtrooms across the globe.

Considering his impressive track record in catastrophe litigation, including multi-billion dollar reinsurance and coverage claims arising from the Sept. 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks and the meltdown at Three Mile Island in 1979, he immediately commanded attendees' rapt attention during his keynote address, which kicked off the conference. While exploring recent catastrophes that have befallen the U.S. and their impact on the P&C insurance front, Cozen also spoke to catastrophes in a broader global context, focusing on the Fukushima Daiichi power plant accident.