Phil King and Gary Gassman, of Cozen O'Connor's Global Insurance department, will present a webinar titled, Keeping These "I"s in Focus - Avoiding Bad Faith in Illinois and Indiana. This webinar is the fifth in a series of presentations focusing on practical advice for avoiding, handling, and litigating bad faith claims in difficult jurisdictions. The presenters will discuss bad faith issues in Illinois and Indiana including both first- and third-party claims. The goal of the presentation is to arm the attendees with real-world advice on how to effectively handle claims and bad faith litigation in a manner that eliminates or reduces bad faith exposure.
The presenters will discuss the following issues with respect to both first- and third-party claims:
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Overview of bad faith laws in Illinois and Indiana
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Common types of bad faith claims
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Damages
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Defenses