Kenan G. Loomis

Member

Kenan regularly litigates and advises clients on issues pertaining to commercial general liability, property, environmental and casualty insurance. This includes first and third party claims relating to various coverage issues, construction defect, and bad faith. He also defends insureds under commercial, property, environmental and aviation policies.

Kenan’s experience extends to litigation and contractual matters pertaining to the health, life, accident and disability insurance industry. He has defended major insurance companies in deceptive trade practices  and punitive damages claims.  

Kenan earned his undergraduate degree from Tulane University in 1983 and his law degree from Emory University School of Law in 1986. From 2021 to 2024, Kenan was recognized by Chambers and Partners USA in Insurance-Georgia. He has been voted a Georgia Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage (2005-2019) and was selected Best Lawyers in America for Insurance law and litigation (2017-2025).  He is an FAA licensed pilot.

News

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition

August 15, 2024

Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Nearly 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 27 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

June 10, 2024

Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”

Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers List

February 12, 2024

Recognized by their peers in Georgia as Super Lawyers are Kenan Loomis and Alycen Moss. Luciana Aquino, Dakota E. Knehans, and Danielle C. Le Jeune were named “Rising Stars,” a list that recognizes attorneys under the age of 40.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to its Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

August 17, 2023

Best Lawyers selected 232 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Legal 500 Recognizes Six Cozen O’Connor Practice Areas and 16 Attorneys in its 2023 Guide

July 10, 2023

Cozen O'Connor's Aviation (Litigation/Regulation), Construction, L&E, M&A (Midmarket), Shipping (Finance and Litigation/Regulation) practices were ranked by the Legal 500.

Eighty-eight Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 23 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2023 Guide

June 05, 2023

Of the 88 lawyers ranked, 17 lawyers have been recognized nationally, and eighteen were recognized in Band 1. Eight of the firm's practice areas have been recognized nationally, and nine were ranked Band 1.

More Than 200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch

August 22, 2022

210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Chambers Ranks 86 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 22 Practice Areas in Chambers USA 2022 Guide

June 02, 2022

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 86 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2022 edition.

More Than 205 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America

August 19, 2021

Best Lawyers selected 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

82 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 19 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2021 Guide

May 26, 2021

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 82 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2021 edition; of those, 15 lawyers have been recognized nationally.

200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America

August 20, 2020

Best Lawyers selected 200 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© (Copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).

Publications

State by State Rescission Standards--Select Jurisdictions

December 16, 2013

Summary of state by state rescission standards for select jurisdictions.

The Georgia Supreme Court Expands the Definition of "Occurrence" in Construction Defect Cases [Global Insurance Alert]

July 31, 2013

On July 12, 2013, the Georgia Supreme Court expanded covered damages in construction defect cases by broadening the definition of “occurrence,” yet left in place the insurer’s right to deny coverage based upon the lack of “property damage” and the business risk exclusions. Taylor Morrison Services, Inc. v. HDI-Gerling America Insurance Company, No. S13Q0462, 2013 WL 3481555 (Ga. July 12, 2013). Specifically, the Court held that damage to the insured’s property or work may constitute an “occurrence.”

Georgia Supreme Court Changes Reservation of Rights Law [Global Insurance Alert]

August 06, 2012

On June 18, 2012, the Supreme Court of Georgia issued Hoover v. Maxum Indemnity Company, Nos. S11S1681, S11G1683, 2012 WL2217040 (Ga. June 18, 2012), dramatically changing Georgia's ''Reservation of Rights'' law. In short, Hoover held insurers may no longer disclaim coverage under a specific policy provision, while reserving the right to do so under others. Id. at *3. The court held that a carrier waives coverage defenses that do not form the basis of the claim denial. Id. According to Hoover, a carrier cannot ''both deny a claim outright and attempt to reserve the right to assert a different defense in the future.'' Id. at *2.

Diminution of Value and Property Damage Claims in Georgia [Subrogation and Recovery Alert!]

June 14, 2012

Diminution of Value and Property Damage Claims in Georgia - Subrogation and Recovery Alert! - On May 29, 2012, the Georgia Supreme Court significantly changed the landscape for first party property insurance claims and claims handling by holding (in Royal Capital Development, LLC v. Maryland Casualty Company, 2012 WL 1909842)...

Winter 2009 [Insurance Coverage Observer]

January 29, 2009

In this issue, we identify key coverage developments from the year 2008. We summarize recent court decisions dealing with coverage for toxic torts, environmental losses, construction defect and property losses. We also address new decisions in the areas of insolvency and reinsurance.

Events & Seminars

Past Events

2017 Atlanta Insurance Seminar

May 18, 2017 - Atlanta, GA

2016 CLM Annual Conference

April 06, 2016 - Orlando, FL

2015 Atlanta Insurance Seminar

April 15, 2015 - Atlanta, GA

2013 Atlanta Insurance Litigation Seminar

September 23, 2013 - Atlanta, GA

Industry Sectors

Education

  • Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1986
  • Tulane University, B.A., 1983

Awards & Honors

Chambers and Partners USA: Georgia: Insurance 2021 - 2024

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated

Georgia Super Lawyer 2005-2019, 2024 (Insurance Law)

Best Lawyers in America 2017-2025 (Insurance Law)

  • Georgia
  • North Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Georgia Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court -- Eastern District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court -- Middle District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court -- Middle District of North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court -- Northern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court -- Southern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court -- Western District of North Carolina
  • State of Tennessee
  • Atlanta Bar Association
  • Defense Research Institute
  • State Bar of Georgia