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MARCH 4-6, 2024  | THE DRISKILL HOTEL, AUSTIN, TX
  • Agenda

    Monday, March 4

    12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Lunch

    The Mezzanine

    1:15 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.

    Welcome

    • Glenn Frankel, Head of North America P&C Claims, Gen Re

    The Driskill Ballroom

    1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

    Bankruptcy: The New (Found) Paradigm For Handling Mass Tort Claims

    • Lloyd A. Gura, Partner, Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP

    The Driskill Ballroom

    2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    U.S. Economic and Capital Market Outlook

    • Bill Rotatori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NEAM

    The Driskill Ballroom

    3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Break

    4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    A Plaintiff’s Perspective – A Coffee Talk with Glenn Frankel and Dave Miceli

    • David Miceli, Partner, Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips and Grossman, PLLC
    • Glenn Frankel, Head of North America P&C Claims, Gen Re

    The Driskill Ballroom

    6:00 p.m.

    Cocktails and Dinner

    The Mezzanine

    Tuesday, March 5

    8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

    Breakfast

    The Mezzanine

    8:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

    Welcome and Recap

    The Driskill Ballroom

    9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

    Nuclear Verdicts®: Five Trending Plaintiffs’ Tactics and Defense Methods to Stop Them!

    • Robert F. Tyson, Managing Partner, Tyson & Mendes
    • Ashley P. Fetyko, Senior Counsel, Tyson & Mendes

    The Driskill Ballroom

    10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

    Break

    10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

    Breakout Session 1

    Choice of two sessions:

    • CASUALTY SESSION: Panel Discussion – Trending Auto Claims Topics
      Tim Fletcher (Moderator), Tim Hayden, David Hurt, Paul Kelejian, Cardine Zalenski and Alice Zelikson, Gen Re
    • PROPERTY SESSION: First-Party Property Claims – Working with Policyholder Advocates
      Steven J. Badger, Senior Partner, Zelle LLP

    11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

    Break

    11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

    Breakout Session 2

    Choice of Two Sessions:

    • CASUALTY SESSION: Defending Cases In Today’s Climate: What Are Jurors Thinking?
      Suzanne L. Davis, PhD, Director, DecisionQuest

    • PROPERTY SESSION: Roof Claims: Nailing Down the Components of a Well-Handled Claim and Avoiding Pitfalls in the Current Climate
      David Schreiber, Vice President of Meteorology, J.S. Held
      Brenden Adams, Vice President, Forensic Engineering Company
      Grant Gates, Executive General Adjuster, McLarens

    12:30 p.m.

    Lunch

    The Mezzanine

    1:45 p.m.

    Depart for the Lone Star Ranch

    2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Ranch Activities

    4:00 p.m.

    Return to Hotel

    6:30 p.m.

    Depart for Dinner

    Wednesday, March 6

    8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

    Optional Breakfast

    The Mezzanine



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  • Sessions

    Bankruptcy: The New (Found) Paradigm For Handling Mass Tort Claims

    Lloyd A. Gura, Partner, Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP

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    U.S. Economic and Capital Market Outlook

    Bill Rotatori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NEAM

    The presentation will provide an outlook for the U.S. economy, reviewing trends in consumer spending, labor markets and inflation while discussing the implications for Monetary Policy and the capital markets. The session will also include recommendations for an insurance company investment portfolio in light of this outlook.  

    View Presentation

    A Plaintiff’s Perspective – A Coffee Talk with Dave Miceli and Glenn Frankel

    David Miceli, Partner, Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips and Grossman, PLLC, and Glenn Frankel, Head of North America P&C Claims, Gen Re

    David will share a plaintiff’s perspective on large verdicts, what drives them, and how to prevent them.  

    Nuclear Verdicts®: Five Trending Plaintiffs’ Tactics and Defense Methods to Stop Them!

    Robert F. Tyson, Managing Partner, and Ashley P. Fetyko, Senior Counsel, Tyson & Mendes

    What are the top 5 trends and tactics the plaintiffs’ bar is using to drive Nuclear Verdicts®, and how can the insurance industry and their counsel respond to stop them? Join Bob Tyson, the author of the only playbook for the defense, and Ashley Fetyko, trial and Nuclear Verdict® expert, for a session that will engage, entertain, and empower you to take back justice for all, and WIN!

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    Defending Cases In Today’s Climate: What Are Jurors Thinking?

    Suzanne L. Davis, PhD, Director, DecisionQuest

    Defending cases in today’s litigation climate can be challenging. How do you face those challenges head-on as a corporate defendant? In this session, we will discuss what drives jurors’ decision making in today’s climate and what you must know when selecting juries and delivering your case.

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    Roof Claims: Nailing Down the Components of a Well-handled Claim and Avoiding Pitfalls in the Current Climate

    David Schreiber, Vice President of Meteorology, J.S. Held
    Brenden Adams, Vice President, Forensic Engineering Company
    Grant Gates, Executive General Adjuster, McLarens

    In today’s environment, roofing claims are numerous and aggressively pursued. What are some important components of the investigation that should not be overlooked? What are the critical decision points in the coverage evaluation and how should those be approached? What about cosmetic roof endorsements and how do those factor into the coverage analysis? These questions will be explored by the panel from engineering, meteorology, and claims handling standpoints. 

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    Panel Discussion - Trending Auto Claims Topics

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    First-Party Property Claims – Working with Policyholder Advocates

    Steven J. Badger, Senior Partner, Zelle LLP

    An increasing percentage of first-party property damage claims involve a third party acting on the policyholder’s behalf. This includes public adjusters, contractors, claim consultants, and attorneys. Some are helpful. Others not so much. This session will explore the roles of these various advocates, including what they can and cannot do in the claims process. Current fraud schemes will also be discussed.

Monday, March 4

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch

The Mezzanine

1:15 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Welcome

  • Glenn Frankel, Head of North America P&C Claims, Gen Re

The Driskill Ballroom

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Bankruptcy: The New (Found) Paradigm For Handling Mass Tort Claims

  • Lloyd A. Gura, Partner, Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP

The Driskill Ballroom

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

U.S. Economic and Capital Market Outlook

  • Bill Rotatori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NEAM

The Driskill Ballroom

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Break

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A Plaintiff’s Perspective – A Coffee Talk with Glenn Frankel and Dave Miceli

  • David Miceli, Partner, Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips and Grossman, PLLC
  • Glenn Frankel, Head of North America P&C Claims, Gen Re

The Driskill Ballroom

6:00 p.m.

Cocktails and Dinner

The Mezzanine

Tuesday, March 5

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast

The Mezzanine

8:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Welcome and Recap

The Driskill Ballroom

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Nuclear Verdicts®: Five Trending Plaintiffs’ Tactics and Defense Methods to Stop Them!

  • Robert F. Tyson, Managing Partner, Tyson & Mendes
  • Ashley P. Fetyko, Senior Counsel, Tyson & Mendes

The Driskill Ballroom

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Breakout Session 1

Choice of two sessions:

  • CASUALTY SESSION: Panel Discussion – Trending Auto Claims Topics
    Tim Fletcher (Moderator), Tim Hayden, David Hurt, Paul Kelejian, Cardine Zalenski and Alice Zelikson, Gen Re
  • PROPERTY SESSION: First-Party Property Claims – Working with Policyholder Advocates
    Steven J. Badger, Senior Partner, Zelle LLP

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Break

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Breakout Session 2

Choice of Two Sessions:

  • CASUALTY SESSION: Defending Cases In Today’s Climate: What Are Jurors Thinking?
    Suzanne L. Davis, PhD, Director, DecisionQuest

  • PROPERTY SESSION: Roof Claims: Nailing Down the Components of a Well-Handled Claim and Avoiding Pitfalls in the Current Climate
    David Schreiber, Vice President of Meteorology, J.S. Held
    Brenden Adams, Vice President, Forensic Engineering Company
    Grant Gates, Executive General Adjuster, McLarens

12:30 p.m.

Lunch

The Mezzanine

1:45 p.m.

Depart for the Lone Star Ranch

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ranch Activities

4:00 p.m.

Return to Hotel

6:30 p.m.

Depart for Dinner

Wednesday, March 6

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Optional Breakfast

The Mezzanine



Print Button

(Select landscape in your Print Properties)




Bankruptcy: The New (Found) Paradigm For Handling Mass Tort Claims

Lloyd A. Gura, Partner, Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP

View Presentation

U.S. Economic and Capital Market Outlook

Bill Rotatori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NEAM

The presentation will provide an outlook for the U.S. economy, reviewing trends in consumer spending, labor markets and inflation while discussing the implications for Monetary Policy and the capital markets. The session will also include recommendations for an insurance company investment portfolio in light of this outlook.  

View Presentation

A Plaintiff’s Perspective – A Coffee Talk with Dave Miceli and Glenn Frankel

David Miceli, Partner, Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips and Grossman, PLLC, and Glenn Frankel, Head of North America P&C Claims, Gen Re

David will share a plaintiff’s perspective on large verdicts, what drives them, and how to prevent them.  

Nuclear Verdicts®: Five Trending Plaintiffs’ Tactics and Defense Methods to Stop Them!

Robert F. Tyson, Managing Partner, and Ashley P. Fetyko, Senior Counsel, Tyson & Mendes

What are the top 5 trends and tactics the plaintiffs’ bar is using to drive Nuclear Verdicts®, and how can the insurance industry and their counsel respond to stop them? Join Bob Tyson, the author of the only playbook for the defense, and Ashley Fetyko, trial and Nuclear Verdict® expert, for a session that will engage, entertain, and empower you to take back justice for all, and WIN!

View Presentation

Defending Cases In Today’s Climate: What Are Jurors Thinking?

Suzanne L. Davis, PhD, Director, DecisionQuest

Defending cases in today’s litigation climate can be challenging. How do you face those challenges head-on as a corporate defendant? In this session, we will discuss what drives jurors’ decision making in today’s climate and what you must know when selecting juries and delivering your case.

View Summary

Roof Claims: Nailing Down the Components of a Well-handled Claim and Avoiding Pitfalls in the Current Climate

David Schreiber, Vice President of Meteorology, J.S. Held
Brenden Adams, Vice President, Forensic Engineering Company
Grant Gates, Executive General Adjuster, McLarens

In today’s environment, roofing claims are numerous and aggressively pursued. What are some important components of the investigation that should not be overlooked? What are the critical decision points in the coverage evaluation and how should those be approached? What about cosmetic roof endorsements and how do those factor into the coverage analysis? These questions will be explored by the panel from engineering, meteorology, and claims handling standpoints. 

View Handout

Panel Discussion - Trending Auto Claims Topics

View Presentation

View Handout

First-Party Property Claims – Working with Policyholder Advocates

Steven J. Badger, Senior Partner, Zelle LLP

An increasing percentage of first-party property damage claims involve a third party acting on the policyholder’s behalf. This includes public adjusters, contractors, claim consultants, and attorneys. Some are helpful. Others not so much. This session will explore the roles of these various advocates, including what they can and cannot do in the claims process. Current fraud schemes will also be discussed.

PLEASE RSVP BY JANUARY 15, 2024

CONTACT

Tammy Fitzgerald,  +1 203 328 6161

Tonya Batty,  CMP, CMM +1 203 914 5484
 

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