Practical Training for the Claims Professional Conference
March 4, 2004
The Westin Hotel, Stamford, CT

Conference Chaired by
Mark D. Cahill, P.C., Choate, Hall & Stewart, Boston

Conference Agenda

March 4, 2004

8:00
Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00
Introduction and Opening Remarks
Chairperson: Mark Cahill, Choate Hall & Stewart

9:15
How Big Is Your Coverage? Additional Named Insured Issues
• Analysis of additional named insured issues and provisions in the insurance contract including language contained in endorsements
• Certificates of Insurance
• Assignment of policies
• Acquisitions and scope of insurance after a company merges and/or is acquired
R. Nicholas Gimbel, McCarter & English
James Veach, Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass

10:15
Morning Break

10:30
Labor and Employment Claims
• What should you do when you receive notice of an employment claim?
• What types of employment claims are covered by EPLI contracts and not CGL contracts
• Trends in employment claims
• How can you help your insureds avoid employment lawsuits?
• Trends in EPLI insurance
Christine Wichers, Choate Hall & Stewart

11:15
Construction Defect and Mold Claims
• Do construction defects constitute property damage?
• What is an occurrence in construction defect litigation? Does a construction defect constitute an occurrence?
• Business risk exclusions
• Analysis of the duty to defend and the duty to indemnify
Harry Lee, Steptoe & Johnson
Keith Moskowitz, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal

12:15
Lunch Break

1:45
A New Spin On “Old” Claims: Handling Asbestos and Silica Claims
• Update on silica litigation: status of the litigation; causes of action alleged; and defenses asserted
• Analysis of the major coverage battles in the silica litigation arena
• The ever-evolving world of asbestos litigation: exhausting coverage of dissolved companies; operations coverage versus products coverage; and more
Mary Beth Forshaw, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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2:45
Morning Break

3:00
Break-Out Session: Interactive Session Based On a Surprise Mock Claim
Attendees will break-out into groups after being presented with a fictitious claim, with the goal of trying to spot the key issues, and discuss how to go about handling the work-up and potential resolution of the claim. The group will then meet back together for a panel discussion of the issues.
Jeanette Bourey McDonough, Senior Claims Attorney, Shand Morahan & Company, Inc.
Mark Cahill, Choate, Hall & Stewart

4:15
Top Ten Issues To Raise When You Are Presented With a Claim
• Hear the top 10 questions and the need to know answers that will assist you in working with claims
• Key points to be addressed include: how to read the insurance contract properly every time (and avoid incorrect assumptions); and analyzing extra-contractual liability
John Yang, Wiley Rein & Fielding
John Harding, Jr., Morrison Mahoney & Miller LLP

5:15
Adjourn

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Registration Fee
The registration fee includes continental breakfast, one luncheon, attendance at all conference sessions, a copy of the conference handbook on CD, and coffee breaks. The registration fee is $395 for the first attendee.

How to Register
Fax is the best way to enroll, please fax this form to (610)768-0303, or call 1-800-MEALEYS, (610)768-7800, e-mail mealeyseminars@lexisnexis.com or mail this form with payment to Mealey Publications, P.O. Box 62090, King of Prussia, PA 19406-0230. Receipt of payment guarantees your registration.

Special Discounts
• Additional registrants from the same firm or company — $50 off — $345
• Government employees — one third off — $330
• Sitting judges — attend free

Special Needs
Should you have any special needs, please contact Mealey’s at least three weeks prior to the conference, to allow us time to make reasonable accommodations.

Stamford Conference Hotel Accommodations
The Westin Hotel is located at First Stamford, just 30 minutes from West Chester County Airport, and 5 minutes from the StamfordAmtrak Station. Attendees should make reservations directly with the hotel by calling (203) 967-2222. When making reservations, indicate that you are attending Mealey’s Practical Training for the Claims Professional Conference, March 4, 2004. A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees at a rate of $159 a night for a single or double room. The cut-off date for this rate is February 12. After that date, this rate will be offered based on space availability. Please note, there are a limited number of rooms in our room block so make your reservations early. For alternative hotels and rates, please call us at (610) 768-7800.

Cancellation Policy
Registrants who cancel on or before March 6 will receive a full refund. Registrants cancelling from March 7-13 will receive a full credit towards another Mealey’s conference.
Cancellations made after March 13 will be subject to a 25% administrative fee; the
remaining amount will be credited towards another Mealey’s conference. Credits must be used within one year of the date of issuance. Substitutions may be made at any time.

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