What are you most thankful for when you consider your career in claims and litigation?
“As the daughter of a small business owner, and now as a defense counsel who often represents small, family-owned companies, I am most thankful for those moments when the client turns to me with genuine relief and gratitude for demystifying a terrifying process, and achieving closure that protects their family’s livelihood and legacy for future generations.”
Dana C. Withers, Partner, Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. CLM Member since 2017.
“I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to continuously grow and learn from the complex, interesting, and challenging matters that have crossed my desk. I’m also grateful to work for a company that appreciates the work I do and supports me. I’m most thankful for the amazing people I’ve met and lasting friendships I’ve made throughout my career.”
Karen Rice, Head of Construction Claims, North America, AXA XL. CLM Fellow since 2009.
“I absolutely love my job in construction claims! Solving technical problems feeds my inner geek, although what’s truly important is helping people out of a jam—standing with them in the struggle and finding practical solutions to make their problems go away. For me, gratitude comes from service to others.”
Jack Levy, Attorney, Gilbert | Levy | Bennett. CLM Member since 2019.
“I’m most thankful for FEMA’s continued work and investment in a better National Flood Insurance Program. With a revamped rating system and new policy forms on the horizon, the consumer will soon have a much better product to understand and have adjusted in a loss. It makes it an exciting time to be involved in flood-related issues.”
Joe Rossi, Chair, Executive Director, Massachusetts Coastal Coalition. CLM Fellow since 2019.
43%
Percent of small business owners who report having been threatened with or involved in a lawsuit.
Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
5,080,939
Number of NFIP policies in force as of June 30, 2019. This figure includes over 1.4 million building-coverage policies, over 79,000 contents coverage-only policies, and just under 3.6 million policies with both coverages.
Source: FEMA
$1.3 Trillion
Value of U.S. construction put in place in 2018.
Source: Bloomberg
1863
Year that Thanksgiving was made a federal holiday. In 1941, Congress set the fourth Thursday of November as the official annual date for the holiday.
Source: National Archives
54.3 Million
Number of Americans who traveled
50 miles or more for Thanksgiving in 2018.
Source: AAA