Schedule/Sessions
Welcome/ Overview of Professional Lines
- Speakers:
Kevin Fisher, Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd.
Ron Goldstein, Aon
Rory Jurman, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Investigating and Evaluating Professional Lines Claims
- Speakers:
Rory Jurman, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Frances O'Meara, Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP
Karen Salmon, GB Healthcare
Professional lines insurance claims can be very complex. This class will focus on best practices in thoroughly investigating claims (using a variety of resources) and using that information to accurately evaluate a claim's ultimate cost. Participants will also explore the importance of various policy provisions in formulating an accurate coverage analysis. In addition, the reserving process will be explained in depth with a discussion of various reserving practices and philosophies.
Coverage
- Speakers:
Sally Combs, Self Employed
Benjamin Eggert, Wiley Rein, LLP
Rory Jurman, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Coordinating the Claims Process - From Reporting to Resolution
- Speakers:
Rory Jurman, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Gary Leonard, Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
Stephen M. Murphy, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
A number of stakeholders are involved in virtually every professional lines insurance claim. This segment will focus on how a claims professional can best coordinate the claims process among the various interested parties, including the insured, the insured's counsel, coverage counsel, other insurers, reinsurers and co-defendants' counsel. This course will also give claims professionals guidance and advice on how to successfully manage a claims desk, by specifically addressing the material difference between professional lines and other lines of business, including the management of a professional insured. Finally, this course will explore strategies for resolving a claim as early as possible in the claims process.
Back to topGroup Project Presentations
- Speakers:
Sally Combs, Self Employed
Kevin Fisher, Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd.
Rory Jurman, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Negotiating Effectively
- Speakers:
Rory Jurman, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Frances O'Meara, Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP
Jaynie Spies, Network Adjusters, Inc.
Working Effectively with Brokers During the Claims Process
Working effectively with brokers is essential for effective claim handling in professional lines.
Back to topSchool of Professional Lines - Level 1 Learning Objectives
