Deborah Minkoff will be co-presenting at the 2012 Large Loss Conference on the topic of "Changing Times, Shifting Risks: Distinguishing SIR & Large Deductibles." This presentation will cover the following:
• How to determine what risk transfer agreement is contained in the policy
• What the insurer's obligations are in connection with the timing of obligations and cost and control of defense under a deductible and SIR
• How the claims adjustment process and settlement of claims differ depending on whether the policy contains a deductible or an SIR
• What are the insurer's payment obligations?
Denise Bense will also be co-presenting on the topic of "Multiple Claimants & Insufficient Policy Limits." This presentation will cover the following:
• Potential options available to an insurer when faced with multiple claimants and limited insurance
• How to execute a chosen approach
• Options in withdrawing the defense when the limits have been exhausted and the policy terminates the duty to defend
• Strategies for avoiding bad faith claims
• When is an interpleader complaint an appropriate approach
Deborah Minkoff
Denise Bense