
Peter Marchel
Peter Marchel, JD, MBA, CDR, CPCU, ARM, RPLU, AIM, AIC, AIS — Insurance Lawyer / Broker with over 36 years expereince inboth claims and policy placement. based in CARNATION, Washington. 38 years of experience with specialization in Agent - Broker Professional liability, Insurance Claims Handling, Reinsurance.
JD, MBA, CDR, CPCU, ARM, RPLU, AIM, AIC, AIS · Insurance Lawyer / Broker with over 36 years expereince inboth claims and policy placement.
About
Peter Marchel, JD, MBA, CDR, RPLU, CPCU, ARM, AIS, AIM, AIC, is a highly credentialed and experienced expert witness in the field of insurance and risk management. With a strong educational background, including a Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law, an MBA from Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School of Management, and numerous professional certifications, Mr. Marchel brings a wealth of knowledge to his expert witness engagements.
Throughout his extensive career, Mr. Marchel has held leadership positions at prominent firms such as Marchel Risk Consulting LLC, Crump Insurance Services, Inc., Alexander Morford & Woo, Inc., Marsh Inc., and Sedgwick Inc. His roles have encompassed risk consulting, claims advocacy, general counsel, and professional liability risk management and litigation director. This diverse experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of insurance coverage issues, claims handling, policy review, and risk mitigation strategies.
As an expert witness, Mr. Marchel has testified in various legal proceedings, offering his expertise in areas such as insurance claims handling, insurance placement, insurer bad faith, and agent and broker errors and omissions. He has also served as an arbitrator and mediator, further demonstrating his ability to navigate complex legal disputes. Additionally, Mr. Marchel has authored publications and presented numerous management liability programs, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in the industry.
With a formal yet approachable demeanor, Mr. Marchel's extensive credentials, practical experience, and proven track record as an expert witness make him a valuable asset for attorneys seeking reliable and credible testimony in insurance-related cases. His commitment to professionalism and his deep understanding of the legal and insurance landscapes position him as a trusted resource for legal professionals.
Specialties
Work Experience
Marchel & Associates Risk Consulting is a licensed surplus lines brokerage assisting insurance agencies, organizations and law firms in mitigating insurance risk.
Responsible for developing financial services practice in the Pacific Northwest and Canada.
Created management liability business for Canadian based risks, worked with national Canadian insurance agency in placing over 100 Public D&O accounts for Canadian based companies.
Consulted with Fortune 500 Companies on insurance coverage issues in management and professional liability.
Managed North American legal department defending professional and employment liability claims.
Managed outside counsel on major litigation, RICO, Class Action and Bad Faith Lawsuits.
Carried full trial case load, defended policyholders as trial attorney.
Business formations and Real Estate transactions.
Business and Real Estate transactions.
Research and draft legal opinions.
Classes: Business Law, Introduction to Business, Finance, Investments, Insurance Law
Education
(Law Review)
Credentials & Licenses
American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
Professional Liability underwriting Society
The Institutes Risk & Insurance Knowledge Group
The Institutes Risk & Insurance Knowledge Group
State of Washington