against Claims of Insurer Misconduct
CD of Teleconference with Q&A
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Conducted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Now available on CD |
and the Legal Publishing Group of Strafford Publications
Insurance Law Teleconference Advisory Board
Recent years have seen more intense scrutiny of insurers' conduct. Policyholders are filing bad faith claims at an increasing rate -- claims that, if proven, can lead to significant damages awards against insurers. However, many courts are viewing bad faith claims with increased skepticism.
How can the insurer best position itself to gain a favorable outcome and minimize the damages paid? On the other side, what strategies can policyholders follow to set up a case to prove bad faith allegations -- and realize compensation from the insurance company?
Listen as our panel of insurance law specialists examines bad faith claims from the perspective of both the policyholder and the insurer and the issues each side faces. The panel will discuss best practices and strategies for each side in litigation that includes allegations of bad faith by the insurer.
The panel included:
Marc S. Mayerson, Partner, Spriggs & Hollingsworth, Washington, D.C. He specializes in complex insurance-coverage disputes including litigation, settlement and advice, and he leads the firm’s national practice representing policyholders. He advises clients on a range of coverage issues and policies, including director’s and officer’s coverage, employment practices claims, first-party property claims, fiduciary and general liability.
Peter J. Mintzer, Member, Cozen O'Connor, Seattle. He represents insurance companies and focuses on complex insurance claims, particularly environmental and construction defect claims, and defense of bad faith, environmental, and construction claims.
Michael Conley, Shareholder, Anderson Kill & Olick, Philadelphia. His practice includes insurance coverage litigation, employment and labor law, and general litigation. He handles coverage actions on behalf of insureds related to bad faith claims. He is Attorney-in-Charge of the firm's Philadelphia office and a senior shareholder in the Insurance Recovery and Corporate and Commercial Litigation Departments.
The panel reviewed these and other key questions:
- What are the prima facie elements to support a claim of bad faith denial of insurance coverage?
- What are the insurers' and the policyholders' obligations in a coverage investigation?
- How can a policyholder prove that an insurer acted in bad faith -- and what are the insurers' best defenses to such a claim?
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