Effective Strategies and Ethical Considerations for Managing Insurance Coverage Disputes in Liability Cases.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the complexities surrounding insurance coverage disputes, specifically focusing on the relationship between policyholders, insurers, and legal counsel. Through detailed analysis and practical examples, participants will learn how to effectively navigate conflicts of interest, understand the intricacies of liability policies, and employ strategies to ensure fair representation and resolution. The course is designed for attorneys, insurance professionals, and policyholders who want to deepen their understanding of insurance coverage issues and develop skills to manage potential conflicts ethically and effectively.
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Insurance Coverage Attorney
Stephen Thomas specializes in insurance coverage for business litigation. Steve’s undergraduate degree is from Brown University in 1970, and his law degree is from Washington University in St. Louis in 1974. Principal fields of study include duty to defend, conflicts of interest, reservations of rights, the right to independent (Cumis) counsel, lawyers’ ethical obligations, reasonableness of attorney fees, insurer reimbursement claims, good faith reliance on counsel, insurer good or bad faith, and insurance coverage in complex civil litigation.
