Perrin Conferences Emerging Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues Conference

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1 Perrin Conferences Emerging Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues Conference May 19, 2015 The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA Chairs: David R. Gold, Senior Vice President-Direct Claims, Resolute Management, Inc., Boston, MA Elaine Whiteman Klinger, Esq., Carroll McNulty & Kull LLC, Philadelphia, PA Gerald P. Konkel, Esq., Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Washington, DC

2 Agenda: Emerging Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues May 19, 2015 The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA 7:45 AM Women s Breakfast: Detours, New Directions and the Road Not Taken Sponsored by: Carroll McNulty & Kull LLC Join us for breakfast and an interactive discussion led by a distinguished panel of women lawyers, claims professionals and entrepreneurs who will be speaking about the development of an intentional career path, the impact of real life upon those intentions, and debunking the myth that there is a single, upward trajectory that defines success. Shari E. Belitz, Esq., Chief Marketing Officer, Lex Reporting Services, Inc., New York, NY Bridget G. Longoria, Esq., Account Manager, Resolute Management, Inc., Philadelphia, PA Ann Mizner McKay, Esq., Senior Vice President & General Counsel, William Gallagher Associates, Boston, MA Jane North, Senior Vice President of Claims, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Philadelphia, PA Elaine A. Rocha, Chief of Staff (interim) Global Legal, Compliance & Regulatory, AIG, New York, NY 8:15 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:45 AM Opening Remarks David R. Gold, Senior Vice President-Direct Claims, Resolute Management Inc., Boston, MA Elaine Whiteman Klinger, Esq., Carroll McNulty & Kull LLC, Philadelphia, PA Gerald P. Konkel, Esq., Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Washington, DC 9:00 AM Emerging Issues, Coverage Trends and Key Jurisdictional Updates for 2015 Jurisdictional update in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Michael Conley, Esq., Offit Kurman, Philadelphia, PA Elaine Whiteman Klinger, Esq., Carroll McNulty & Kull LLC, Philadelphia, PA Michael L. Martinez, Esq., Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Dispute Resolution, Marriott International, Inc., Bethesda, MD Charles H. Mullin, PhD, Bates White Economic Consulting, Washington, DC 10:00 AM Insurance Coverage Issues in Bankruptcy Reorganizations Fred L. Alvarez, Esq., Walker Wilcox Matousek LLP, Chicago, IL Michel Y. Horton, Esq., Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Los Angeles, CA James P. Ruggeri, Esq., Shipman & Goodwin LLP, Washington, D.C. Tancred Schiavoni, Esq., O Melveny & Myers LLP, New York, NY 10:45 AM Break 11:00 AM Facts are Stubborn Things: Construction Defect Coverage Update Recent Appellate rulings on the duty to defend: Facts, characterization of facts and legal theories 2

3 Limitations on coverage: Treatment of covered vs non-covered claims; who is an additional insured; scope of the business risk exclusion Ethical Issues that may arise in construction defect claims between the insured, insurer and defense counsel Anthony D. Capasso, Esq., O Toole Fernandez Weiner Van Lieu LLC, Verona, NJ Eileen Jenkins, National Construction Defect Manager, Tri-Star Risk Management, Philadelphia, PA Gary Scott Kull, Esq., Carroll McNulty & Kull LLC, Basking Ridge, NJ 12:00 PM Lunch (on your own) 1:15 PM Cyber Security- Before, During and After the Breach Nola D. Jackson, Esq., Cruser & Mitchell, LLP, Atlanta, GA Brendan R. Kelley, Vice President, Specialty Claims, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Warren, NJ Ann Mizner McKay, Esq., Senior Vice President & General Counsel, William Gallagher Associates, Boston, MA David Newmann, Esq., Hogan Lovells US LLP, Philadelphia, PA 2:15 PM Issues Arising Out of the Tender, Defense, Trial and Settlement of Insurance Coverage Claims Evolution or Revolution A Review of Select Coverage Battles in the Pennsylvania Appellate Courts o Indalex v. National Union o Babcock & Wilcox v. American Nuclear Insurers To Try or Not to Try the Case: That Is the Question o Tools for Evaluating Potential Damages Bradley J. Mortensen, Esq., Carroll McNulty & Kull LLC, Philadelphia, PA Steven J. Pudell, Esq., Anderson Kill P.C., Newark, NJ Eric Rudich, Ph.D., Senior Litigation Consultant, Magna Legal Services, New York, NY 3:00 PM Break 3:15 PM Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Climate Change with Second-Tier and Third- Tier Defendants Tim Furrow, Esq., Assistant Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Resolute Management, Inc., Chicago, IL James J. Sanders, Esq., Troutman Sanders LLP, Chicago, IL 4:00 PM Just When You Thought You Knew How to Allocate Long Tail Claims The courts, insurers and policyholders continue to grapple with how to allocate long tail claims hear a distinguished panel of experts speak about the latest legal developments and arguments being advanced regarding trigger, treatment of underlying limits, SIRS, deductibles, insolvencies, aggregates, non-cumulation clauses and more. Kerri H. Grant, Principal, Gnarus Advisors LLC, Atlanta, GA Matthew Infantino, Director, The Claro Group, LLC, Chicago, IL Gerald P. Konkel, Esq., Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Washington, DC Elaine A. Panagakos, Esq., Crowell & Moring LLP, Washington, DC 3

4 Patricia B. Santelle, Esq., White & Williams LLP, Philadelphia, PA 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Networking Cocktail Reception Sponsored by: Carroll McNulty & Kull LLC and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Registration & Conference Details Perrin Conferences Emerging Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues Tuesday, May 19, 2015 The Rittenhouse Hotel, 210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA Registration Cost $895 All in-house counsel and insurance professionals receive complimentary registration at Perrin Conferences live programs. *Special Restrictions Apply. Contact Bethany Corio ([email protected]) to register at the complimentary rate. Registration fee includes private website access to course materials and admission to all networking events including breakfast, two refreshment breaks and cocktail reception. Group discounts available, please inquire. *Speakers & Agenda are subject to change. Register Online: Register by Phone or Lynnsey Perrin [email protected] Bethany Corio [email protected] Register by Mail using the Mail-In Registration Form attached at the end of the brochure. Hotel Room Block: Call The Rittenhouse Hotel at or to reserve a room. Reference the Perrin Conferences Room Block to receive the discounted rate of $349 per night. 4

5 Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, please notify Perrin Conferences prior to May 5, 2015,and we will refund your registration fee. Cancellations received on May 5, 2015 or after this date are subject to a $200 administration fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts. Financial Aid Policy: Perrin Conferences is dedicated to providing high-quality continuing legal education to attorneys interested in course offerings. Program registrants who are unable to afford registration fees due to financial hardship may apply for a complete registration waiver or reduction in fee. Factors to be considered include employment status and annual income. Please send a written letter to Lynnsey Perrin addressing your financial situation for consideration. All requests must be submitted 14 days prior to the start of the program and are kept confidential. 5

6 Emerging Insurance Coverage & Allocations Issues May 19, 2015 The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA Registration Form Name Company/Firm Name Address City State Zip Code Telephone Fax Address Registration Fee: $895 (circle one) CHECK CREDIT CARD COMPLIMENTARY Name on Card Credit Card Number Credit Card Expiration Date Credit Card Code Make Checks Payable to: Perrin Conferences, LLC Mail Form to: Perrin Conferences, 200 Coldstream Drive, Berwyn, PA Form to: Lynnsey Perrin or Bethany Corio 6