Perssis Meshkat
Senior Associate | Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.
Mark S. Brown
Shareholder | Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.
Kimberly Parson
Managing Partner | Rebar KellyInsurance and Bad Faith Litigation: Latest Updates and Risk Mitigation Strategies | On-Demand Webinar
Broadcast Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)
Insurance companies are legally obligated to act in good faith when dealing with their clients. Unfortunately, many insurers fail to do this, resulting in bad faith allegations. In recent years, however, several US states have taken measures to reduce the hurdles in establishing insurance bad faith claims. This has resulted in better protection for policyholders and an increased risk of litigation to ensure companies’ accountability.
Now more than ever, insurance carriers and their counsel must keep up with recent statutes and court rulings to effectively handle and prevent potential liability claims.
Join a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners organized by The Knowledge Group as they provide an overview of the latest trends and developments in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. Speakers will, among other things, offer helpful insights on how to minimize risks and maximize opportunities in the litigation process.
Key Topics:
- Insurance Bad Faith Litigation: An Overview
- Recent Case Law and Notable Court Decisions
- Dispute Resolution: Options and Steps to Take
- Best Litigation Tools and Tactics
- Strategies to Reduce Risk and Liability for Insurance Carriers
Agenda:
Segment 1:
Perssis Meshkat, Senior Associate, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.
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Segment 2:
Mark S. Brown, Shareholder, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.
- Overview of Bad Faith – Elements, difference between 1st and 3rd-party, historical overview
- Legal Landscape – Discussion of procedures adopted by courts and state legislatures across the country to facilitate the filing of private causes alleging unfair claim settlement practices: 1) Tort Actions Based Solely on Bad Faith; 2) Contract Actions with Broad Definition of Damages and 3) State Statutes.
- Case Law Discussion – Discussion of select cases across country finding for and against bad faith
- Practice Tips for Insurers – Pre-Suit and In Suit
Segment 3:
Kimberly Parson, Managing Partner, Rebar Kelly
- Bad Faith Litigation
- Statutory Cases
- Pros and Cons
Who Should Attend:
- Insurance Lawyers
- Claims Counsel
- General Counsel
- Chief Risk Officers
- Chief Compliance Officers
- Insurance Managers
- Insurance Coordinators
- Insurance Agents
- Financial Advisor/Officer
- Claims Representative
- Insurance Brokers
CLE Credit:
Course Level: Intermediate
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation: On-Demand Webcast
Prerequisite: General knowledge of insurance laws
Course Code: 1410485
NY Category of CLE Credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Total Credit: 1.0 CLE