OACTA - Insurance Coverage Webinar Series Bundle

This presentation will explore how the #Insurtech movement is disrupting the insurance market and bringing with it much needed technological advances and social awareness. We will also discuss how new technology is affecting all areas of the industry, including underwriting, claims handling, and coverage litigation.

Ever wonder if there is any coverage for all of those misfortunes involving Uber/Lyftt drivers, Airbnb rentals, dog walking apps, and whether you are liable for your kids ordering things online and expecting you to pay for it? Well, this presentation will try to answer some of those questions and tackle the complex issues arising out of the modern “gig” economy.

Jim Gallagher takes a look at procedural, evidentiary and practical considerations which arise in the defense of a bad faith lawsuit. Is removal to Federal Court an option? Should the case be removed? The legal standard for bad faith; What Are Bad Faith damages? Statutory Limits on Punitive Damages; Motions to Bifurcate and to Stay Bad Faith Discovery; Responses to Discovery and Privilege Logs; Deadline to Appeal Orders To Produce Privileged Documents and/or to Provide Privileged Testimony; Procedural Issues as to Trial if the Court refuses to grant separate trials by separate juries; What Motions in Limine should be filed? Post-Trial Motions which could be compromised if the bad faith issue is not completely bifurcated for a separate trial, etc.

This experienced panel will discuss coverage issues that come up in the Auto and Homeowner context, including the most important cases over the years and best practice tips for handling claims such as business use exclusions, late notice/filing issues, “Who Is An Insured?” issues, and an insured’s duty to cooperate or risk denial of coverage.