The content, agenda & speakers for each Advisen Insights Conference is planned by an Advisory Board that represents industry thought-leaders and influential marketplace participants. Each Advisory Board is unique for each conference event.
• Shari Belitz, Owner & CEO, Shari Belitz Communications, LLC • Patricia Ceglio, Director, Casualty Claims Management, Willis Towers Watson • Ellen Greiper, Partner, Lewis Brisbois • Lynn Neville, EVP, Head of Global Claims, Sompo International • Debbie Weiser, Vice President, Head of Excess Casualty/Middle Market, Everest Insurance |
The trends driving social inflation for insurers — negative feelings toward corporations, higher jury verdicts, and a rapid rise in litigation financing — have expanded rapidly in recent years. How do these same trends affect a company’s reputation, finances, and position in the marketplace? How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the claims landscape? Are tougher economic times tied to the pandemic driving quicker settlements? In a time of social unrest, and geopolitical uncertainty, can public perception be addressed with a greater focus on corporate responsibility? This session will look at Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), the data illustrating the effects of social inflation, and discuss ways to reach better outcomes for the involved parties.
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new age of potential liability for businesses, both to employees and to customers. Will liability waivers hold up in court and are they necessary? Which industries face the biggest risks in this new environment? This session will discuss the intersection between workers compensation and employers liability insurance, highlighting triggers and case studies for both types of coverage. The claims stemming from the pandemic promise to be complex to handle – the panel will discuss developing an appropriate response and working with third-party administrators and National Coordinating Counsel (NCC).
The hardening insurance market predates the pandemic, propelled in many liability lines by nuclear verdicts. By most accounts, the trends of higher premiums and tighter terms and conditions continue unabated – and in many case, have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Amid significant uncertainty, how do risk managers work with brokers to procure the coverage they need in this perfect storm of difficult conditions? How can insurers estimate the ongoing impact of COVID-19 when deploying capacity?