Alison La Boissonniere Boyd
About Alison La Boissonniere Boyd
Alison La Boissonniere Boyd serves as the General Counsel at Anova Marine Insurance, a position she has held since 2012. With a strong legal background, she advises senior management on business strategy and manages all litigation for the company.
Current Role at Anova Marine Insurance
Alison La Boissonniere Boyd has served as General Counsel at Anova Marine Insurance since 2012. In this role, she advises senior management on the formulation and execution of the company's business strategy and key initiatives. She oversees and manages all litigation involving Anova, which includes hiring outside counsel when necessary. Additionally, she drafts and negotiates commercial agreements, including corporate wholesale agreements with producers. Her responsibilities also extend to assisting agents and brokers in structuring cargo and liability insurance placements to ensure compliance with state requirements.
Previous Legal Experience
Before her tenure at Anova Marine Insurance, Alison La Boissonniere Boyd worked as an attorney at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, she was an attorney at Diaz Reus & Targ LLP from 2008 to 2010. Her legal career began at Allen & Overy in London, United Kingdom, where she focused on securities law from 2007 to 2008. This diverse experience in various law firms has contributed to her expertise in legal matters relevant to the insurance industry.
Education and Qualifications
Alison La Boissonniere Boyd holds an LL.M. in International and Comparative Law, achieved with honors from Notre Dame Law School. She also earned her J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law. Additionally, she has a B.A. in Political Science and Studio Art from Providence College. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal principles and the complexities of international law.
Multilingual Skills
Alison La Boissonniere Boyd is multilingual, which enhances her ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments. This skill is particularly valuable in her role at Anova Marine Insurance, where she interacts with various stakeholders, including clients, agents, and brokers from different linguistic backgrounds.