Robyn Anderson has represented policyholders in their insurance coverage claims and disputes for more than 25 years. At the forefront of her practice is environmental and toxic tort insurance coverage litigation, wherein she has helped clients across numerous industries recover millions from insurers under their historical general liability policies. An author of Environmental Insurance for New Appleman on Insurance Law, Robyn is recognized as a leading insurance lawyer by numerous organizations including Chambers, Benchmark Litigation and Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers.

In addition to environmental and toxic tort claims, Robyn has helped numerous clients secure insurance protection for alleged organization liability arising out of alleged sexual misconduct, professional liability, errors and omissions and product recalls. She commonly handles coverage issues that arise out of additional insured and contractual indemnification disputes.

Beyond coverage claims, Robyn regularly advises clients regarding their business contract insurance provisions and best practices. She assists with policy archaeology to help clients find missing policies that uncover valuable coverage. Robyn also performs policy audits and coverage program analysis to identify potential gaps in current coverage before a claim arises. 

Outside of her extensive property and casualty insurance work for policyholders, Robyn is also experienced in advising clients on ERISA and employee benefit matters, including long and short term disability, life and health insurance.  

Areas of Focus

Credentials

Education

  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law (J.D., 1999)
  • University of Missouri - Columbia (B.A., magna cum laude, 1996)
  • University of Missouri - Columbia (B.J., summa cum laude, 1996)

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Kansas
  • Missouri

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Recognitions

  • Benchmark Litigation’s "Leading Insurance Attorney" and "Litigation Stars," 2013-2016
    • "Top 250 Women in Litigation" 2012-2015
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Missouri Insurance, 2026
  • Ingram’s Magazine, "40 Under 40," 2014
  • Selected among The Best Lawyers in America©, 2015-2026
  • Selected among Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers, 2016-2017
    • Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers "Rising Stars"

Presentations

  • Co-presenter, "Take the Dive: Risk Pools v. Private Insurance," PRIMA 2023 Annual Conference, June 7, 2023
  • Co-presenter, "Environmental Insurance Claims," RIMS Ozark Area Chapter, Springfield, MO, October 24, 2019
  • Presenter, "Emerging Legal Issues," Agricultural Roundtable, September 2013
  • Presenter, "Additional Insured Status Issues," Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, June 2013
  • Presenter, "How to Get the Most Out of Your Liability Coverage After the Claim Comes In," MOPrima (August 2013), Risk Insurance Management Society - Ozarks Chapter, May 2013 (May 2013) and Association of Corporate Counsel – MidAmerica Chapter (April 2013)
  • Presenter, "Insurance Recovery in the Wake of Superstorm Sandy," National Law Journal Crisis Litigation Forum, May 2013
  • Presenter, "Insurance Litigation Trends," State of Litigation conference, Kansas City, 2010-2011
  • Presenter, "Insurance Hot Topics: Practical Advice for Corporate Counsel," 2009
  • Presenter, "Additional Insurance Coverage & Certificates of Insurance," Risk Insurance Management Society, Overland Park, Kansas, 2008
  • Presenter, "Tips on Handling Insolvent Claims," Risk Insurance Management Society, Springfield, Missouri, 2006

Publications

Professional Activities

  • The Missouri Bar
  • Kansas Bar Association
  • Defense Research Institute (Life, Health & Disability Committee)