Extending the Runway

Insurance Settlements and Negotiations is an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for insurance law, full of practical advice for both insurers and policy holders. Featuring partners from some of nation's leading firms, these experts guide the reader through the vast spectrum of insurance policies, including: director and officer, errors and omissions, general liability, property and casualty, and umbrella coverage plus employment practices liability insurance and ERISA governed plans. These top lawyers give tips for policy holders in obtaining the proper coverage, interpreting insurance policies in the event of a loss, and effectively claiming coverage that is due. Alternatively, they provide solid advice for insurers on writing policies and evaluating claims. These leaders also reveal their strategies for planning defensively, keeping abreast of change, negotiating settlements, litigating cases, and finding creative solutions in a variable area of law that hinges on the interpretation of complicated language and hard-to-prove facts. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving field.

Chapters include:

• 1. Keefe A. Brooks, Partner, Butzel Long - "Advising Clients in the Insurance Field";
• 2. Susan N.K. Gummow, Partner - Bankruptcy Practice Group Chair, Clausen Miller PC - "Insurance Companies Need to be Vigilant When an Insured Files Bankruptcy";
• 3. Alan J. Levin, Partner - Chair, Insurance & Reinsurance Department, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP - "The World of Insurance Law";
• 4. Carl Anthony Maio, Esq., Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP - "An Insurance Primer";
• 5. Stephen G. Morrison, partner and chairman of Litigation I Group, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP - "Keeping the Focus on the Client in Insurance Law";
• 6. Gerald V. Weigle, Jr., Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP - "Resolving Disputes in Insurance Law";
• 7. Barry N. Mesher, Partner, Lane Powell PC and Gabriel T. Baker, Attorney, Lane Powell PC - "The Role of an Insurance Lawyer"

Appendix:
Sample Claims Handling Regulations