Schedule/Sessions
Session 1 - Show Me the Money - Best Practices in ADR for Large Loss Property Subrogation and Recovery
- Speakers:
Chris Adolph, Sompo International Insurance
Lawrence Bowman, Grotefeld Hoffmann
Terry Eddington, Great American Insurance Group
Samuel Pace, Dugan Brinkman Maginnis & Pace
The past 20 years have shown that most cases do not go to trial. Most cases settle. With this in mind, we intend to explore and discuss strategies and issues that are present in large loss property subrogation matters. The focus will be on Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation.
Back to topSession 3 - Defendants' Tug of War in Multi-Party Mediations
- Speakers:
Elizabeth Ganiere, McDermott
Michael Montgomery, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
Robert Palmer, Robert C. Palmer III LLC
Lisa Unger , Self Employed
Multi-party mediations are a very time consuming and expensive event. This program attempts to deal with the issues inherent in multi-party mediations to explore solution and strategies that can make the mediation worth all the time, energy, and money expended. Our panel consists of claims personnel, in-house counsel, defense counsel, and a mediator with experience in these often multiple day events. The goal is to find ways to make these mediations productive whether by reaching a global settlement. Individual party settlements, or at least narrow the gap between settlement demands and settlement offers.
Back to topKeynote - Influential Listening: Clarify, Connect, Profit
Want to break through the noise and clutter to get heard in today’s marketplace? Kate Delaney will show you the power of Influential Listening.
Kate reveals the secrets and strategies that got her in front of the microphone and into the locker room, captivating millions of listeners nationwide and closing million dollar deals as a Network CEO.
Key takeaways:
Focused Vocal Interaction – How to REALLY limit distractions to pay attention to what’s being said and what you are saying. Missing words and chunks of a conversation can cost you a deal or more meaningful interaction professionally and personally.
Body Language – Whether it’s a meeting in person or through some form of technology like Zoom, or Skype your movement is important. In a virtual meeting it is still easy to tell when someone isn’t paying attention and LISTENING
Clearing Your Mind – Recent scientific data shows that we all are processing 35 to 48 thoughts a minute. Learn how to push away mental distractions to focus on the conversation and not think about what’s rattling around in your head.
Active Listening – The power of knowing when to ask questions when you’re listening and getting clarification.
Back to topSession 4 - Successful Mediation Resolution Doesn't Happen by Accident: Proven Strategies and Tactics to Drive Your Case to Resolution
- Speakers:
Bert Dizon, Cardinal Captive Strategies
Joe Hassinger, MAPS
Kent Lawson, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
The only good file is a closed file! An expert panel of defense counsel, claims professionals and a mediator will provide concrete best practices that you can incorporate into your practice, to ensure that you optimize your likelihood of success at mediation. A successful mediation does not happen by accident. Settlement on terms favorable to your client is not a foregone conclusion. It results only from preparation and execution that is strategic and tactical. The panel will share real-life scenarios from their vast and diverse experience to demonstrate strategic tips to lead you to success.
Back to topSession 5 - The Appraisal Process and Its Effectiveness to Sidestep Litigation
- Speakers:
Kevin Hromas, US Insurance Information, LLC
Mark Pollack, CPCU, AIC, RPA, Affirmative Risk Management
Jerrod Rinehart, Brackett & Ellis
Michael Schneiderman, Wellington Claims Service
This presentation will cover implementation of appraisal as an additional form of ADR and how insurers can strategically use appraisal to sidestep and avoid litigation which is so common and sometimes inevitable in the handling of property damage claims. There will be discussion on the evolution of appraisal provisions and the ever-increasing importance of policy language in the appraisal process. The judicial treatment of appraisal provisions and the appraisal process will also be discussed. And, there will be coverage on claim strategy and decision-making considerations when evaluating whether appraisal is appropriate for a claim. Finally, the panel will cover the proper approach to appraisal in order to eliminate the possibility of litigation and increase effectiveness of the appraisal.
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