Schedule/Sessions

Breakfast

Welcome to the Dark Web

• Speakers:

• Karen Bridges, Wilson Elser

• Brett Leatherman, Federal Bureau of Investigation

• Catherine Lyle, Tokio Marine HCC

• James Tolles, ZeroFox

Dive into an overview of the increasingly sophisticated cyber threats that impact organizations of all sizes and industry sectors. This session will focus on the role of the insidious Dark Web including what it is, how it is used by bad actors to facilitate cyber-crimes, ransomware attacks, issues companies must address post-attack, law enforcement’s fight against cyber-crime, and the role of cyber insurance.

Ever Changing Landscape of Biometrics

• Speakers:

• Bruce Ackerman, AU10TIX

• Simi George, NeuralMetrics

• Robyn Lauber, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

• Jonathan Meer, Wilson Elser

Increasingly, companies are using biometric data, such as fingerprints and retinal scans, as a convenient way to improve security. From touchpads that unlock smartphones and computers, to scanners providing access to places of business, biometric data seems to be a fast, easy, and secure way to authenticate individuals and unlock access. However, the collection and storing of biometric data can be risky, and the regulatory landscape is changing.  As such, insurance coverage for claims alleging violation of biometric data privacy laws may be creating coverage gaps. This session will address an overview of biometric liability risk, real world applications of organizations using biometric data, legal, and regulatory developments, coverage issues related to biometric claims, and expected future developments.

Break

2023 Data Privacy Regulation and Compliance

• Speakers:

• Michele Lucan, State of Connecticut

• Jana Slavina Farmer, Wilson Elser

These panelists will stoke the fires on these hot topics in U.S. data privacy regulation and business data protection responsibilities under state and federal laws. During the 2022-23 legislative cycle, comprehensive privacy laws were enacted by ten states (so far) with more privacy bills pending. Experts will discuss approaches to crafting an evolving privacy compliance program; key privacy concerns to focus on and best practices for businesses, as well as critical compliance lessons to be learned from the Attorney General and federal agency enforcement.    

Lunch

Properly Handling Catastrophic Losses Reduces Insane Verdicts

• Speakers:

• Gerald Heim, Ferreira Construction

• Stuart A. Miller, Wilson Elser

Have you noticed an increase in the number and amount requested in verdicts lately? You're not alone. Engage with panelists to learn more about  why we are seeing such a rise in runaway verdicts compared to previous years. The discussion will help claims and litigation professionals be more ready for the unimaginable, including catastrophic losses resulting from buildings collapsing to school shootings. Anything could happen at any time but planful handling of such claims can impact the financial outcome.

Active Shooter Scenarios

• Speakers:

• Suzanne Loughlin, CrisisRisk Strategies, LLC

• Stuart A. Miller, Wilson Elser

2023 is breaking records for being the most violent year over the past decade. Most organizations are unprepared for the worst-case scenario, yet they know they can be held liable for claims relating to deadly weapon violence. Failure to prepare and protect against these events not only could result in harm to your critical assets—your people, your brand, your reputation—but they can also result in business interruption and economic harm. This panel will share compelling data and real-life, hands-on experiences in both prevention of and response to deadly weapon events. They will share case studies ranging from large scale events involving fatalities and injuries to circumstances where violence was prevented from the outset. Attendees will leave with proactive strategies they can employ to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to this exposure, as well as post-event strategies that can be deployed immediately to reduce both frequency and severity of claims.

Break

AI 2024 Successful Strategies

• Speakers:

• Andrew Baldwin, Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd.

• Richard Lord, NLC Insurance Companies

• John Standish, Charlee.ai

• Jura Zibas, Wilson Elser

Learn how generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) simplifies complex claims for insurance adjusters and attorneys. The session will start with a review of AI development and use in the insurance business and how it raises questions and opportunities for handling insurance claims file data. Panelists will define the term AI and discuss the value of using it in managing insurance claims.  AI techniques will be explored as methods to predict severity of claims, assist with investigations, automate preservation of evidence, flag potential fraud, and guide insurance professionals on decision-making.

Reception