2025 Claims College
School of Extra-Contractual Claims
Faculty
Robert Brunson Partner, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
Jeffrey Chen Head of Claims, Ryan Specialty Group, LLC
Joe Cowan Attorney, Hand Arendall LLC
Krista Horn-Watkins Director, Travelers
Kate Jacobi Partner, Reichardt Noce & Young LLC
William Kobokovich Vice President & Associate Group General Counsel, Travelers
Mike Melendez Partner, Kennedys
Kelly Petter Partner, Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady
Cheri Trites-Versluis Chief Claims Officer, Vault Insurance
Debra Varner Attorney, Varner & Van Volkenberg, PLLC
Kevin Willging Executive Counsel, Travelers
