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9:15 - 10:15 AM - Breakout Session 1
Choose from one of the following sessions:
Session Descriptions
CONSTRUCTION: The Impact of Evolving Weather Patterns on Construction Defect Litigation
Examine how severe weather influences defect claims related to drainage, waterproofing and building envelopes. Discuss how general contractors and carriers can anticipate and mitigate risk using contract language, inspection protocols, and project documentation.
Presenters:
Kurt Campbell, Shareholder/Partner – Klinedinst PC
Diana Gerstberger, VP Casualty Claims – Arch Insurance
Joel Paulsen, Senior Managing Consultant – ESi
Sandra Taylor, Senior Counsel – Klinedinst PC
GL: When the Claim Stalls: Lessons in CAT Losses
Why do claims fail even with coverage in place? Learn to avoid costly mistakes in claim preservation and presentation and get practical guidance on navigating and influencing stakeholders and decision-makers.
Presenters:
Lance Ewing, VP ERM – Cotton Holdings Inc.
Rich King, Managing Member – Melchiode Marks & King
GL: Turning the Tide on Social Inflation and Preventing Runaway Jury Awards
Social inflation and runaway jury verdicts are defining challenges for insurers and claims professionals. Through examples informed by the presenters’ decades of defending complex, high-exposure claims, learn how litigation narratives are shaped long before a case reaches the courtroom, how claim files are evaluated by opposing counsel and juries, how media and societal trends amplify risk, and how collaboration between claims professionals and defense counsel can mitigate exposure and support fair claim resolution.
Presenters:
Maxwell Bottini, Partner - Coffey Modica
Peyton Bowman, Jury Consultant – Magna Legal Services
Michael Coffey, Founding Partner - Coffey Modica
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