• Robert Tyson, Managing Partner, Tyson & Mendes

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The trends driving social inflation for insurers — negative feelings toward corporations, higher jury verdicts, and a rapid rise in litigation financing — have expanded rapidly in recent years. How do these same trends affect a company’s reputation, finances, and position in the marketplace? How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the claims landscape? Are tougher economic times tied to the pandemic driving quicker settlements?  In a time of social unrest, and geopolitical uncertainty, can public perception be addressed with a greater focus on corporate responsibility? This session will look at Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), the data illustrating the effects of social inflation, and discuss ways to reach better outcomes for the involved parties. 

• Shari Belitz, Owner & CEO, Shari Belitz Communications, LLC [Moderator]
• Louis Grandelli, Founding Partner, Law Offices of Louis Grandelli, P.C.
• Gregory S. Katz, New York Managing Partner, Lewis Brisbois
• Kevin A. Maloney, Senior Vice President – North America Casualty, Real Estate & Financial Institutions Practice Leader, Allied World

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The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new age of potential liability for businesses, both to employees and to customers. Will liability waivers hold up in court and are they necessary? Which industries face the biggest risks in this new environment? This session will discuss the intersection between workers compensation and employers liability insurance, highlighting triggers and case studies for both types of coverage. The claims stemming from the pandemic promise to be complex to handle – the panel will discuss developing an appropriate response and working with third-party administrators and National Coordinating Counsel (NCC).

• Eric A Silverstein, National Casualty New Business Development Leader, Willis Towers Watson [Moderator]
• Matthew Barrett, Assistant General Counsel, Risk and Litigation, ABM Industries
• Dennis Gildea,VP, Claims – Coverage, Everest
• John B. Manning, Partner, MG+M The Law Firm
• Cheryl Morler, Senior Director, Risk Management, ABM Industries

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The hardening insurance market predates the pandemic, propelled in many liability lines by nuclear verdicts. By most accounts, the trends of higher premiums and tighter terms and conditions continue unabated – and in many case, have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Amid significant uncertainty, how do risk managers work with brokers to procure the coverage they need in this perfect storm of difficult conditions? How can insurers estimate the ongoing impact of COVID-19 when deploying capacity? 

• James C. Riviezzo, Director – U.S. Client Engagement Practice AIG [Moderator]
• Andre Eichenholtz, Diligence & Portfolio, Solutions Practice Leader, CAC Specialty
• Kevin Lang, Director – Risk Management & Insurance, Trane Technologies plc.
• Alvin Villaluz, Vice President Excess Casualty, Western Regional Manager, Sompo International
• Debbie Weiser, Vice President, Head of Excess Casualty/Middle Market, Everest Insurance

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