Upcoming:

National Business Institute's Insurance Coverage Law Seminar: December 5, 2008, Philadelphia, PA
On December 5, 2008, Scott Rybny will be a featured speaker at the National Business Institute's Insurance Coverage Law Seminar. Mr. Rybny will speak on "Insurance Coverage 101." The seminar will be held at the Raddison Plaza WArwick, Philadelphia , PA.
FDCC Plenary Session: February, 2009 Kauai, Hawaii

Mealey's Reinsurance Conference: March 2009, Washington, D.C.

Timothy Stalker will be a featured speaker at the Mealey's Reinsurance Conference to be held in March 2009 in Washington, D.C. The location of the seminar will be determined at a later date.

FDCC 2020 Summit: September 9-11, 2009, New York

Michael Nelson is acting as Program Chair for the FDCC 2020 Summit in New York.

Recent:

PAIIA Fall Seminar: November 7, 2008, Lancaster, PA
William Krekstein was a featured speaker at the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters (PAIIA) Fall Seminar on November 7, 2008. Mr. Krekstein spoke on "The Realities of the Appraisal Process." The Seminar was held at the Eden Resort Inn & Suites in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2008 Annual Conference: November 2-5, 2008, Hollywood, FL
Kenneth T. Levine hosted a panel discussion entitled "ListServ Potpourri" at the NASP 2008 Annual Conference. Daniel J. de Luca spoke on "Recent Trends, Developments and Decisions in Property Subrogation." In addition, Patrick Timoney spoke on "Recent Trends, Developments and Decisions in Workers' Compensation Subrogation." Finally, Troy Sisum spoke on "Products Liability in Trucking Accident Claims."
OAMIC/OII/B&E Fall Seminar: October 23, 2008, Columbus, OH
On October 23, 2008, Susan T. Stead was the featured speaker at the OAMIC/OII/B&E Fall Seminar. Ms. Stead spoke on "Insurance Advertising Best Practices".
AIRROC Conference: October 20, 2008, East Rutherford, NJ
DVASE Breakfast Seminar: October 15, 2008, Philadelphia, PA
On October 15, 2008, John Mullen was the featured speaker at the DVASE Breakfast Seminar. Mr. Mullen spoke on "Contracts".
Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP) 21st Annual Conference: October 5-8, 2008, Atlanta, GA
Susan T. Stead and Robert M. Runyon, III were featured speakers at the AICP Annual Conference. Ms Stead spoke on "Think You're in Compliance?" on October 6, 2008. She will also spoke on "Market Conduct Preparation" and "Advertising Requirements and the Compliance Review Process" on October 7, 2008. Mr. Runyon spoke on "Current Issues in E-Discovery" on October 6, 2008. .
MJM 11th Annual Insurance Executive Roundtable, Coronado, CA

Workers' Compensation Subrogation Seminar: September 26, 2008, Blue Bell, PA
Patrick Timoney chaired an In-House Workers' Compensation Subrogation Seminar. Patrick Timoney, Troy Sisum and Kevin McBeth were featured speakers on the following topics: 1) Third Party Litigation Management and Supervision; 2) Dangerous Roads: Finding Liability Beyond the Negligent Driver; and 3) Product Alert: Ten Bad Products in the Workplace Today. The seminar was held at the office of Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst in Blue Bell, PA.
National Business Institute's Insurance Coverage Law Seminar: September 26, 2008, Philadelphia, PA
On September 26, 2008, C. Scott Rybny was a featured speaker at the National Business Institute's Insurance Coverage Law Seminar. Mr. Rybny spoke on "What is Bad Faith" and "Legislative Framework and Current Developments." The seminar was held at the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
Insurance Auto Auctions Insurance Leadership Summit: September 10-13, 2008, Kohler, WI
On September 11, 2008, Michael R. Nelson was a featured speaker at the Insurance Auto Auctions Insurance Leadership Summit. Mr. Nelson spoke on "An Insurance Executive's Guide to Deposition Preparation." The summit was held at the American Club in Kohler, WI.
Defending Your Appraisal Decision Seminar: August 22, 2008, Blue Bell, PA
Scott Rybny, Robert M. Runyon, William Krekstein and Michael Hamilton were featured speakers on the following topics: 1) Appraisal Limitations - Scope vs. Amount of Damage; 2) Competing Clauses - "Duty to Mitigate Damages" vs. Appraisal; 3) Appraisers and Umpires - "Competent and Disinterested"; and 4) Attacking an Appraisal Award - When and Where Appropriate. The seminar was held at the office of Nelson, Levine, de Luca & Horst in Blue Bell, PA.
Property Subrogation Seminar: August 13, 2008, Blue Bell, PA
Kenneth T. Levine and Daniel J. de Luca co-chaired an In-House Property Subrogation Seminar. The seminar featured speakers on the following topics: 1) Lightning Strike Fires - Subrogation with a Bang; 2) Condominiums, Co-Ops and Community Association Property Losses - Managing Their Unique Subrogation Hurdles; 3) Fireplace and Chimney Fire Subrogation; and 4) Overcoming or Avoiding General Liability Coverage Denials Aserted by Subrogation Targets' Carriers. The seminar was held at the office of Nelson, Levine, de Luca & Horst in Blue Bell, PA.
Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society (IRES) Career Development Seminar: August 10-12 2008, St. Louis, MO
Susan T. Stead was a featured speaker at the Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society Career Development Seminar. Ms. Stead spoke on "Marketing Regulation Roundtable". The seminar was held at The Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel in St. Louis, MO. For more information please click here.
Delaware Valley IASIU Chapter Meeting: June 13, 2008, Willow Grove, PA
On June 13, 2008, Robert T. Horst was a featured speaker at the Delaware Valley IASIU Chapter Meeting. Mr. Horst spoke on "Ethics and the Special Investigator." The seminar was held at the Williamson's Restaurant in Willow Grove, PA.
Workers Compensation Subrogation Strategies and ExecuSummit June 10, 2008, New York, NY
Patrick Timoney was the conference chair and keynote speaker at the Workers Compensation Subrogation Strategies and ExecuSummit on June 10, 2008. Mr. Timoney spoke on "Third Party Litigation Management and Supervision." In addition, Troy Sisum was a featured speaker on the topic of "Legal Issues in Prosecuting Claims for Improper Roadway Construction Design or Maintenance." The conference was held at the Club Quarters DownTown New York Hotel & Bull Run Conference Center, 52 William Street, New York, NY 10005. For more information, please click here.
Philadelphia Loss Conference: May 20, 2008
William Krekstein was a featured speaker at the May 2008 meeting of the Philadelphia Loss Conference. Mr. Krekstein presented a Property Case Law Update.
Insurance Crimes Seminar: May 19, 2008, Blue Bell, PA
Robert T. Horst chaired an In-House Insurance Crimes Seminar. The seminar had featured speakers on the following topics: 1) Statistics; 2) Recorded statements and interview techniques; 3) What you cannot do; 4) War stories; 5) NICB red flags; and 6) Perjury. The seminar ended with a Stump the Panel session. The seminar was held at the office of Nelson, Levine, de Luca & Horst in Blue Bell, PA.
Central Claims Executives Association: May 15, 2008, Scottsdale, AZ
On May 15th, Michael R. Nelson spoke on the topic of "Defending the Corporate Executive's Deposition." The conference was held at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona.
PCS Catastrophe Conference: May 4-7, 2008, Savannah, GA
William Krekstein was a featured speaker at the 2008 Property Claims Service (PCS) Catastrophe Conference. Mr. Krekstein presented on "Potential Bad Faith Implications from Catastrophes." The conference was held at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, Georgia. For more information, please see http://www.iso.com.
National Property Subrogation Strategies ExecuSummit: April 29-30, 2008, Atlantic City, NJ
On April 29, 2008, Kenneth T. Levine was a featured speaker at the National Property Subrogation Strategies ExecuSummit. Mr. Levine presented "Lightning Strike Fires - Subrogation with a Bang." The conference was held at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, One Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. For more information, please see http://www.execusummit.com.
National Business Institute's Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Pennsylvania Seminar: April 23, 2008, Philadelphia, PA
On April 23, 2008, William Krekstein was a featured speaker at the National Business Institute's Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Pennsylvania Seminar. The seminar was held at the Holiday Inn Historic District 400 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For more information, please see http://www.nbi-sems.com/Enbi/Brochurepdfs/42648.pdf.
PLRB/LIRB Claims Conference: April 13-17, 2008, Boston MA
On April 14th and 15th, Michael R. Nelson, Lawrence Henning of MJM Investigations and John McHale of Erie Insurance spoke on the topic of "Investigating Complex Commercial Theft Claims. In addition, Robert M. Runyon and William Matrogran of Erie Insurance spoke on the topic of "Compliance and Claims Management." The conference was held at the Sheraton Boston & Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Women in the Professional Roundtable Event: April 10, 2008, Philadelphia, PA
Claudia D. McCarron participated in The Women in the Professional Roundtable Event on April 10, 2008, which focused on issues such as the recruitment and retention of female lawyers, gender equality issues, and challenges facing women and law firms. Excerpts of the transcript will appear in The Legal Intelligencer and the Pennsylvania Law Weekly's 2008 "Women in the Profession" supplement, which will be published on May 19, 2008.
National Association of Subrogation Professionals Litigation Skills Conference: March 28, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada
On March 28, 2008, Raymond Mack was a featured speaker at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals Litigation Skills Conference. Mr. Mack spoke on "New Electronic Discovery Rules - Weapons for Property Subrogation." The NASP was held at The Mirage Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, please see http://www.subrogation.org/.
Property Seminar: March 20, 2008, Blue Bell, PA
Kenneth T. Levine chaired an In-House Property Seminar. The seminar featured speakers on the following topics: 1) Property and Bad Faith Legal Updates; 2) Public Adjuster Pitfalls; 3) Advanced Subrogation Topics for Property Adjusters; and 4) Really Understanding the Appraisal Process. The seminar was held at the office of Nelson, Levine, de Luca & Horst in Blue Bell, PA.
Legal Writing and Oral Advocacy Seminar: March 20, 2008
A one hour substantive law CLE that featured a view from the bench and the bar - panel of comprising of the Honorable Stanley R. Ott, Donald J. Martin, Esquire, and Claudia D. McCarron, Esquire.
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America Claims Committee Meeting: February 27, 2008, Des Plaines, Illinois
Craig A. Cohen was a featured speaker at the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America Claims Committee Meeting on February 27, 2008. Mr. Cohen spoke on a variety of legal issues relating to property claims, including: 1) repair shop referrals and direct repair programs; 2) insurer-owned repair shops; 3) vehicle towing and storage; and 4) property damage litigation. The meeting was held at PCI Headquarters, 2600 South River Road, Des Plaines, Illinois.
2008 Eastern Claims Conference: February 24-26, 2008, New York, NY
Mark C. Stephenson was a featured speaker and panelist at the 2008 Eastern Claims Conference (ECC) on February 24-26, 2008. Mr. Stephenson lead the panel discussion on "Medical Stop Loss, Excess Risk and LAHD Reinsurance." The seminar was held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York, New York. Mr. Stephenson has been a featured speaker with the ECC since 2003.
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America Conference: February 20, 2008, Des Plaines, IL
Susan T. Stead spoke at the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America Conference. Ms. Stead spoke on the topic of "State Regulation of Insurance Advertising."
Mealey's Reinsurance Litigation and Arbitration Conference: February 11, 2008, Washington, DC
Timothy W. Stalker was a co-presenter with Nicole Blanche Guerin, Vice President Reinsurance Contracts and Claims, Tower Perrin Reinsurance at Mealey's Reinsurance Litigation and Arbitration Conference. Mr. Stalker and Ms. Guerin spoke on "Discovery Concerns." The Conference was held at the Westin Grand, in Washington, DC. To review the Conference Agenda, please click here.
National Business Institute's Insurance Coverage Law Seminar: December 7, 2007, Philadelphia, PA
On December 7, 2007, Robert T. Horst was a featured speaker at the National Business Institute's Insurance Coverage Law Seminar. Mr. Horst spoke on "Putting Your Insurance Knowledge to Work: Litigating the Insurance Claim." The seminar was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For more information, please see http://www.nbi-sems.com/.