Broadcast Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)

Overview:

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 issues that will be covered in this course are:

  • 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

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

Speaker Panel:

Perssis Meshkat, Senior Associate
Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.

Perssis is a versatile civil defense litigation attorney who handles a broad range of civil matters. Her general liability practice includes automobile law, premises liability, social host liability, and construction related matters. Perssis also maintains an active insurance coverage practice, providing guidance to insurers on insurance policy coverage issues.

Perssis enjoys working with clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters, from simple to complex, and consulting with them throughout the process to obtain the best possible outcome. Clients count on her aptitude to listen, analyze their situation, and develop a cost effective litigation strategy – whether it be an early resolution, trial, or appeal.

Perssis is licensed in Minnesota state and federal court and co-chairs the firm’s Construction Law Practice Group.

Mark S. Brown, Shareholder
Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.

Mark has the distinct advantage and privilege of having been exposed to a vast array of substantive legal matters. Clients call on Mark and his experience litigating, trying, arbitrating, and arguing a variety of cases from appellate panel cases involving fires, fraud, No-Fault issues, dog bites, sex abuse, wrongful death, trucking law, complex tort, slip-and-falls, UM/UIM, products liability, municipal law, malpractice, lead exposure, construction defect and site accidents. Mark also works with railroad clients to defend against FELA and other claims. Mark’s varied background uniquely positions him to respond promptly and accurately to the needs of clients, whatever those needs may be.

Mark is described as tenacious and is as comfortable in the court room as he is assisting a client behind-the-scenes to resolve a matter. Mark has several trial successes under his belt and continues to use his growing court room experiences to guide clients to the most successful outcome possible.

Kimberly Parson, Managing Partner
Rebar Kelly

Kimberly Parson is the managing partner of the firm’s New Jersey office. She has experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation, focusing on insurance coverage litigation, focusing on insurance coverage litigation general commercial litigation, personal injury liability, products liability, environmental liability, mass torts, professional negligence, medical malpractice, and employment liability; as well as in New Jersey’s Municipal Court. Kimberly also has experience in providing coverage opinions and advice to insurance carriers concerning their coverage obligations under various types of insurance policies including, comprehensive general liability, group property and casualty lines, public entity insurance, specialty and professional risk, excess, contractors, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation and/or employer’s liability coverage. In addition, she represents clients with municipal court liability and is a former New Jersey Municipal Court Prosecutor.

Agenda:

Segment 1:

Perssis MeshkatSenior Associate

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.

and

Segment 2:

Mark S. BrownShareholder

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 ParsonManaging Partner

Rebar Kelly

  • Bad Faith Litigation
  • Statutory Cases
  • Pros and Cons

Date & Time:

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)

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
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SPEAKERS

Perssis MeshkatSenior Associate
Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.
Mark S. BrownShareholder
Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.
Kimberly ParsonManaging Partner
Rebar Kelly

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