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Understanding Insurance Disclosure in Civil Litigation

Key requirements, compliance obligations, and best practices under the Insurance Disclosure Act.

Created byNYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
BeginnerUpdated Mar 29, 2025
Understanding Insurance Disclosure in Civil Litigation

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the key provisions of New York’s Insurance Disclosure Act and CPLR amendments.
check_circleComply with mandatory insurance disclosure rules, including timelines and certification requirements.
check_circleAnalyze what types of insurance policies must be disclosed and how to handle policy erosion reporting.
check_circleDevelop strategies for enforcing disclosure compliance and addressing non-compliance issues.

About This Course

This course will provide an in-depth review of the Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act. Topics will include the Act’s requirements, how to comply, how it can be used as a powerful tool in litigation by plaintiffs and defendants, and how to enforce your rights to the sought information.

Topics List:

  • Overview of the Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act (CIDA) 
  • CPLR §3101(f) Amendments: Expanded Insurance Disclosure Obligations
  • New CPLR §3122-b Certification Requirements for Defendants and Counsel
  • What Must Be Disclosed: Primary, Excess, and Umbrella Policies
  • Disclosure Timelines: 90-Day Rule and Ongoing Updates During Litigation
  • Enforcement and Penalties for Non-Compliance with Insurance Disclosure
  • Best Practices for Drafting and Responding to Insurance Disclosure Demands
  • Case Law and Emerging Challenges in CIDA Compliance
  • Impact of CIDA on Settlement Negotiations and Case Strategy
  • Ethical Considerations for Attorneys Handling Insurance Disclosures

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NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Rosa Feeney Esq.
Rosa Feeney Esq.

Partner at Smiley & Smiley

Rosa is a Partner and Chair of the Insurance and Risk Division at Smiley & Smiley, LLP, and has been in private practice for over 30 years with a focus on policyholder and plaintiff insurance coverage matters. She serves as an insurance coverage consultant to insurance policyholders, plaintiffs, and attorneys who face insurance issues in personal injury and property damage cases. She has also litigated numerous construction, labor law, business owners, automobile, homeowner, life, and disability insurance cases and serves as lead counsel on several New York State litigation matters in the state and federal courts. Having worked on behalf of insurance carriers for over 20 years and now concentrating on policyholder and plaintiff insurance coverage matters, she brings a unique perspective and insight to insurance coverage disputes.

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