Spiro K. Bantis

With a distinguished career that spans over three decades, Spiro K. Bantis has a flair for managing and resolving complex insurance and reinsurance disputes, tackling claims for both domestic U.S. and Lloyd’s markets. Certified by ARIAS U.S., Spiro is a go-to arbitrator who demonstrates the core principles and skills that are essential for parties involved in a dispute.

Spiro also devotes a significant portion of his practice to providing expert commentary in matters involving insurance and reinsurance issues. He is a trusted advisor to insurers, reinsurers, and brokers, offering sage counsel on everything from claims to innovative product development and navigating the labyrinth of regulatory affairs.

At London Fischer, Spiro wears multiple hats, chairing two of the firm's most vital practice groups: Insurance and Reinsurance Coverage and Insurance and Regulatory Advisory. He's also a key member of the Cybersecurity-Insurance Coverage, Response, and Defense group.

Before joining London Fischer in 2004, Spiro held the role of Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Gulf Insurance Group (a Travelers member) in the bustling heart of New York City. His responsibilities ranged from managing legal affairs to orchestrating corporate mergers and acquisitions, drafting insurance contracts, managing all coverage litigation and arbitrations, and overseeing international operations, including those at Lloyd's.

Before he joined Gulf in 1989, Spiro was an associate at another prominent New York-based law firm, representing insurers and reinsurers in various coverage and litigation matters.

But Spiro isn't just about law; he's a community leader. He serves on the Board of Directors of Atrium Insurance Corporation, a reinsurer of mortgage insurance based in New Jersey. Spiro's commitment to the industry extends to his role on the Board of the Insurance Federation of New York, along with his active involvement in various community and professional boards and committees.

Because of his deep insurance and reinsurance knowledge, Spiro is often asked to share his insights at industry conferences including those sponsored by ARIAS U.S., ExecuSummit, the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), and the Mutual Funds/Investment Management industry. He also holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent rating, a mark of excellence trusted worldwide by those seeking top-tier legal services.

Memberships

•Association of the Bar of the City of New York
•AIDA Reinsurance & Insurance Arbitration Society (ARIAS U.S.)
•Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)

News & Insights

October, 10 2022

New York Federal Court Awards London Fischer’s Client Partial Summary Judgment on Additional Insured Coverage and Duty to Defend

September 19, 2022

Cybersecurity - Insurance Coverage and Response

April 3, 2022

London Fischer defeats coverage claim for property damage resulting from excavation

October 13, 2021

New York Federal Court awards London Fischer’s client partial summary judgment on additional insured and duty to defend issues.

September 17, 2021

London Fischer Wins Partial Summary Judgment on Duty to Defend and Defense Costs

April 11, 2018

Spiro K. Bantis presents a webinar entitled “The #MeToo Movement from an Insurance Perspective”

May 04, 2017

Spiro K. Bantis participated in the 2017 ARIAS-US Spring Conference

March 29, 2017

Spiro K. Bantis led a webinar presentation entitled “Coverage for Restitution”

March 8, 2017

Spiro K. Bantis led a panel discussion at this year’s Massachusetts Reinsurance Bar Association's 6th Annual 'Arbitrator Roundtable'

May 22, 2014

London Fischer Insurance Team Achievements

June 17, 2010

Spiro K. Bantis Leads Webinar Conference on “Conflict Management Tips, Tricks and Negotiation Skills for Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyers”

October 28, 2009

London Fischer LLP Attorneys Advise Client On Corporate Transaction Involving The Purchase of Insurance Business

October 19, 2009

Summary Judgment Granted In Favor of Wholesale Surplus Lines Insurance Broker On A Breach of Contract And Account Stated Claim

May 6 & 7, 2008

National Directors & Officers Insurance ExecuSummit