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Beyond the Exclusions: When New Allegations Unlock Insurance Coverage

How amended allegations in underlying lawsuits can trigger a duty to defend even when coverage seems barred.

Created byKnowledge Group
IntermediateUpdated Jun 24, 2026
Beyond the Exclusions: When New Allegations Unlock Insurance Coverage

What You'll Learn

check_circleAnalyze how amended complaints, revised allegations, and evolving factual developments can trigger an insurer’s duty to defend despite the presence of policy exclusions.
check_circleIdentify and interpret policy language that may create or restore coverage obligations when claims are re-pleaded or challenged in litigation.
check_circleEvaluate recent judicial decisions and litigation trends that have expanded coverage based on revised pleadings, changing facts, and courts’ interpretations of insurance policies.
check_circleDevelop strategies for insurers and policyholder counsel to assess changing complaints, respond to coverage disputes, and avoid common mistakes that can result in reopened claims.

About This Course

In today’s changing litigation landscape, even carefully written exclusions don’t always prevent coverage. Strategic pleading, new allegations, and changing court interpretations can suddenly create an insurer’s duty to defend, catching carriers and lawyers off guard.

Join Michelle L. Burton, Esq., Managing Partner, at Burton Kelley LLP and Tae Andrews, Senior Counsel, at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP in this CLE insurance webinar as they examine how amended complaints, reinterpreted facts, and detailed policy language can turn a denied claim into one that requires coverage.

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Knowledge Group
Knowledge Group

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Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has established itself as a premier eLearning hub for Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Continuing Professional Education (CPE), and technology-focused webcasts. We equip lawyers, accountants, and industry professionals with expert-driven insights, timely regulatory updates, and practical strategies to help them stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.

Michelle L.  Burton
Michelle L. Burton

Managing Partner at Burton Kelley, LLP

Michelle Burton is Managing Partner of Burton Kelley, LLP. Her decades of experience include complex coverage analysis, successful trial and appellate work, Umpiring property appraisals, as well as client training in a range of subjects. Before forming Burton Kelley, she ran the successful practice of Shoecraft Burrton LLP for sixteen years. Ms. Burton has long-term clients who appreciate her tireless dedication to serving their legal needs and consistently delivering excellent legal results.

Tae Andrews
Tae Andrews

Insurance Policyholder Attorney

Tae Andrews is a seasoned attorney specializing in corporate law and litigation, with a strong focus on insurance coverage and risk management. With over 15 years of experience, Tae has successfully represented clients in complex insurance disputes and provided strategic counsel on commercial general liability (CGL) policies. Tae is dedicated to delivering practical solutions that align with clients' business goals, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while mitigating risks. Tae holds a JD from [Law School], where [he/she/they] graduated with honors, and is committed to continuous learning and professional growth in the dynamic field of corporate law.

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