Based across St Louis and New York, respectively, Kevin Fischer and Robert Romano jointly lead the team at Norton Rose Fulbright. The team is known for transactional and regulatory expertise in the insurance industry, with experience acting on reinsurance financing transactions and insurtech acquisitions. Fischer handles insurance M&A transactions, while Romano often advises clients on US regulatory compliance in insurance matters. They are joined by Bruce Baty and Jodi Adolf, who are also active in the St Louis Office. Baty has experience advising clients on insurance insolvencies, and Adolf has strong knowledge of insurance data security requirements. In May 2025, Kyle Gann joined the Chicago office, specializing in transactional matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jodi Adolf has consistently provided top-notch support as we expand our insurance carrier into new markets.’
- ‘What stands out most about this practice is the team’s deep industry knowledge and the way they bring that expertise into every interaction. From my experience, they are consistently responsive, thoughtful and genuinely great people to work with.'
- 'Their guidance isn’t just technically sound — it’s practical, strategic and tailored to the realities of our business. They help us make the best decisions to grow and manage our operations with confidence.’
- ‘My experience with the team has been outstanding. Regardless of whether the matter is very large or a small, discrete item, the team is quick to respond, knowledgeable and helpful. They have a broad range of knowledge on insurance regulatory and transactional matters.’
- ‘Bruce Baty is my first call when I have a challenging question and need an outside counsel view. He is efficient, practical and understands a complex legal and regulatory landscape. I have had the pleasure of working with Bruce over the course of many years on a number of different matters, and he has become a trusted advisor who provides clear and effective guidance. I have not hesitated to recommend Bruce to my colleagues.’
- ‘These are the individuals who stand out and have been actively supporting our organization, providing top-quality assistance across transactions, contracts, employment and insurance: Kevin Fischer, Beau Cox, Adam Braun, Carolyn Webb Baker and Bruce Baty. What stands out across the team is the high level of competence, empathy, excitement and practicality, and they are amazing people to speak and work with. It is an easy partnership. We value and trust the Norton Rose Fulbright team.'
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (Dubai)
- Accelerant Holdings
- Acrisure
- Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (Japan)
- Allsup, LLC
- Altamont Capital Partners
- Ambac Financial Group
- American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (“Aflac”)
- AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
- Aria Care Management, LLC
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- Ascendex Underwriters LLC
Work highlights
Advised Ambac Financial Group in its US$250 million acquisition of ArmadaCare.
Represented Hadron, an Altamont Capital portfolio company, in its acquisition of GCNA from Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company.
Advised the Coalition for Green Capital on a US$200 million loan to GreenieRe, a newly formed captive reinsurer supporting US renewable energy projects.
Practice head
Kevin Fischer; Robert Romano
Other key lawyers
Bruce Baty, Jodi Adolf, Kyle Gann; Beau Cox; Adam Braun; Carolyn Webb Baker