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Policyholder Rights in Insurance Cases: Ethics & Litigation

Uncover the ethical and legal strategies to empower policyholders and achieve favorable outcomes in insurance litigation.

Created byCLE for Me
BeginnerUpdated Jul 14, 2025
Policyholder Rights in Insurance Cases: Ethics & Litigation

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the concept of dependent counsel and its potential ethical conflicts.
check_circleAnalyze the importance of informed consent in cases with potential conflicts.
check_circleRecognize the impact of Rule 1.7 on legal representation in insurance cases.
check_circleIdentify key provisions of Rule 1.7 and their impact on insurance litigation.
check_circleExplore strategies for obtaining informed consent from policyholders.
check_circleLearn how to advocate for your rights and ensure fair legal representation in insurance cases.

About This Course

This course examines the critical legal and ethical considerations surrounding policyholder rights in insurance cases, focusing on the complexities of ethics and litigation. You'll gain a deep understanding of the insurer's duty to defend and indemnify, the potential conflicts of interest that can arise when dependent counsel represents both the insurer and the insured, and the powerful tool of Rule 1.7 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for protecting policyholder rights.

We'll explore the implications of reservations of rights, the importance of independent counsel, and the strategic steps policyholders can take to navigate these complex situations. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to empower yourself, protect your interests, and advocate for a fair and just outcome in any insurance claim.

  • Key legal principles: The insurer's duty to defend and indemnify, the importance of undivided loyalty in legal representation.
  • Weaponizing Rule 1.7: Understanding the ethical obligations of insurance companies and how to challenge their actions.
  • Navigating conflicts of interest: Recognizing and addressing potential conflicts when dependent counsel represents both the insurer and the insured.
  • Reservations of rights: The impact of these provisions on the insurer's obligations and the policyholder's rights.
  • The power of informed consent: Understanding the importance of informed consent in legal representation and how it can protect policyholders.
  • The role of independent counsel: Learning the benefits of having an attorney who represents solely your interests.
  • Policyholder empowerment: Discovering tools and strategies to protect your rights and ensure fair treatment.

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CLE for Me
CLE for Me

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Elise Thomas
Elise Thomas

Licensed New York Attorney


Licensed in New York and currently based in Illinois. She is in her fifth year as a corporate attorney and has experience working in law firms and in-house settings. Her focus includes corporate law, including entity formation, equity issuance, and a focus on equity and debt financings as well as merger and acquisition transactions. She also has experience in commercial agreements and privacy and data security law.

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