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We are pleased to present our complimentary 2015 Claims Management Seminar! You and your co-workers are invited to a full day seminar for which you will receive adjuster continuing education credits. The Liability Program will consist of three morning sessions, including a presentation on updated Case Law for 2015. In the afternoon, you will choose from three sets of hour-long breakout sessions that are customized, allowing you to select the programs that best meet your needs and interests.The Workers’ Compensation Program will consist of a new 5 Hour Law and Ethics Update Course for Adjusters (CE5-620). This course complies with Florida Statute section 626.2815, which requires a biennial 5 hour update course. The program will educate the participant on a wide array of regulatory requirements, procedure and structure involved in the process of Workers' Compensation Claims handling. Topics include regulatory awareness, insurance law and updates, ethical requirements and disciplinary and industry trends.The program will also have 2 separate hour-long breakout sessions that are not accredited with the 5 Hour Law and Ethics Course. Please note in order to receive all your credits for the 5 Hour Law and Ethics Adjuster Course, you must be present the entire time and cannot attend any other sessions.
We will serve a complimentary continental breakfast and luncheon and we invite you to attend our cocktail reception following the conclusion of the programs.
We anticipate a large number of attendees and our space is limited. We will only be able to accommodate attendees on a “first come, first serve” basis, and our existing clients have priority. If you have questions, please contact Lori Ryder at 954-518-1269.
DATE/VENUE
Friday, April 17, 2015BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316 (954) 765-5900
(Identification is required to enter the Port.) (See attached directions.)
Friday, May 8, 2015
ROSEN CENTRE HOTEL 9840 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32819 (407) 996-9840
(See attached directions.)
PARKING
Parking is complimentary at both venues.
REGISTRATION
Online: Go to www.conroysimberg.com, click on the News/Events page and complete the registration form. Please allow five days for email confirmation of your registration.
Fax: Complete the attached registration form in its entirety. Fax to Lori Ryder, 954-518-8669.
Email: Complete the attached registration form in its entirety. Email to Lori Ryder, [email protected].
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Liability Defense, PIP and First Party Property Claims Program:
Approved for 6 law credits by The Florida Department of Financial Services.
Workers’ Compensation Program:
Approved for 6 credits (5 law and 1 ethics) by The Florida Department of Financial Services.
LIABILITY DEFENSE PR
OGRAM
7:00 a.m. –
8:30 a.m. REGISTRATION - CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:30 a.m. –
9:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks - Introduction and Movie
Bruce F. Simberg Jeffrey A. Blaker
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Case Law Update 2015 - (1 law credit)
In this presentation, we will discuss important case law from the past year, with emphasis on cases relating to insurance and claims handling issues.
Hinda Klein
9:50 a.m. –
10:00 a.m. MORNING BREAK
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
LEASHING THE LIZARD: Introduction to the Reptile Theory from the Defendant’s Perspective (Part 1)
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(1 law credit) The timely creation of an interdisciplinary team is critically important to the effective identification, evaluation, defense, and resolution of a case. Insurance adjusters need to compre-hend the “Reptile Brain Theory” in order to be effective and to efficiently handle and resolve claims. David Ball and Don Keenan contend that the tactics and strategies set out in their book, "Reptile: The 2009 Manual of The Plaintiff's Revolution," have resulted in verdicts across the country totaling over six billion dollars. In this session, we define the Reptile Brain The-ory, explain its neuroanatomical foundation, and discuss flaws in the theory’s core principles and formulas. We then rede-fine the Reptile Brain Theory and explain why it matters to insurance adjusters who are defending and attempting to resolve claims. Finally, we provide practical tips for recogniz-ing and respondrecogniz-ing to reptilian tactics durrecogniz-ing the deposition of Defendant’s Corporate Representative in order to minimize exposure to the insurance carrier.Bill Kanasky, Ph.D. Dale L. Friedman Jonathan C. Abel Scott D. Krevans Michael J. Paris Shannon P. McKenna 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
LEASHING THE LIZARD: How to Exploit the Reptile Theory During Discovery and at Trial (Part 2) - (1 law credit)
In this session, we provide practical tips for recognizing and responding to reptilian tactics at mediation and trial. Specifi-cally, we explain how Plaintiff attorneys use the reptile strat-egy during voir dire and opening statements. We also de-scribe how focus groups can be used to exploit the Reptile Brain Theory and minimize exposure pre-suit and during liti-gation. John L. Morrow Stuart F. Cohen Todd M. Feldman Meghan M. Cox 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH 12:45 p.m. –
LIABILITY DEFEN
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CONTINUED
WORKSHOPS
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Help Us Help You: How To Properly Prepare Your Claim File for Subrogation - (1 law credit)Taught by lawyers that handle recovery and subrogation work, this seminar will provide adjusters and claims handlers with infor-mation that will allow them to better prepare their files when there is a potential for recovery and give their companies the best chance for a successful recovery.
Stuart F. Cohen Todd M. Feldman Shannon P. McKenna
Junking Plaintiff's Junk Science: Daubert and Other Evidentiary Issues Impacting the Admissibility of Expert Testimony - (1 law credit)
This will be a discussion of the prolific use of experts and Flori-da's recent enactment of the Daubert Standard and other evi-dence code provisions that impact the admissibility of expert testimony and cross examination of experts.
Jeffrey A. Blaker John A. Lurvey
Thomas J. McCausland
PIP: True Detective - (1 law credit)
In this course, we will update adjusters on recent changes to PIP statute and tips on effectively adjusting PIP claims in light of re-cent court decisions.
Edward N. Winitz Rachel H. Minetree Melissa G. McDavitt Kristan S. Coad Matthew J. Corker
Claims Handling Considerations When Coverage Issues Are Present – Don’t Let The Fine Print Result In A Faux Pas!- (1 law credit)
A guide to alert claims handlers of the potential problems that can arise when the insurer wishes to assert coverage defenses.
John Edward Herndon, Jr. Rodney C. Lundy
LIABILITY DEFEN
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CONTINUED
WORKSHOPS
2:25 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Medical Evidence in Litigation: Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease- (1 law credit)
Medical evidence is a key component that every claims examiner, risk manager, and other claims personnel needs to understand in order to properly evaluate and defend a claim. The ability to understand specific issues to look for and identify in reading interpretive reports of x-rays and MRIs will separate the average claims adjuster from the one that excels and raises issues beyond the norm during pre-suit negotiations.
Millard L. Fretland Thomas J. McCausland Jeffrey A. Carter Cristobal A. Casal Mitchell Silver
American Horror Story: The Premises Liability Chapters - (1 law credit)
To provide claim examiners with a better understanding of case law and statutory law applicable to premises based negligence claims and how to better evaluate personal injury and wrongful death claims from the initial notice of loss through litigation, as well as an analysis of claims involving minors, landlord tenant issues, independent contractor liability and negligence principles applicable to the different classifications of guests on premises.
Christopher T. Corkran Stephan M. Greco Gregory A. Jackson Yasmine Kirollos Maria D. Ortiz
R U Smarter Than A Plaintiff? Discussion of Business Related Claims - (1 law credit)
Insurance carriers and their business clients frequently have law-suits involving specific common law and statutory claims applica-ble only to business entities. This session addresses some of the claims that can be brought against business entities, specific de-tails relevant to those claims and the defenses applicable to those claims.
Dale L. Friedman Robert A. Bouvatte Jr. David S. Rothenberg Rebecca J. Williams
The Destruction of Construction: An Update of Ongoing Topics in Construction Law - (1 law credit)
This course will focus on current Florida law regarding the legal standards for defending and litigating construction claims and lawsuits, including a construction case law update.
Jayne A. Pittman Michael K. Wilensky John A. Howard Timothy O. McMahon Albert E. Blair Jeffrey K. Rubin
LIABILITY DEFEN
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WORKSHOPS
3:35 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Rising Tide of Water Losses and How to Part the Waters Towards a Proper Coverage Determination- (1 law credit)This session will provide a primer on Florida law governing the adjustment of water loss claims, including the various policy pro-visions on coverage, recent case law and options for the pay-ment of claims.
Marc J. Gutterman Robert S. Horwitz
Faith No More - A Primer to Avoid Claims of Bad Faith - (1 law credit)
This session will provide claim examiners with a better under-standing of case and statutory law applicable to bad faith claims and how to avoid potential excess exposure by better handling all claims—first party and third party—so as to comply with the carriers’ obligation to act fairly and honestly toward policy holders with due regard for their interests.
Joseph M. Sette Chandler Black Diane H. Tutt
The Return of Crash Bandicoot™ - Auto Liability Issues - (1 law
credit)
This presentation will provide claims professionals with infor-mation on relevant law, procedures and practice tips relevant to the evaluation and defense of claims related to automobile acci-dents, including liability, uninsured and underinsured motorist and auto accident claims involving intoxication and punitive damages.
Michael Kraft Joshua C. Canton Marc M. Crumpton Jr. Marlo A. Bodach Sarah Finney Kjellin Chandler E. Bonanno
Living (And Dying) Vicariously: Liability For The Fault of Others In General Liability and Medical Malpractice Suits - (1 law credit)
We address the concept of vicarious liability, with respect to the theories often pursued by Plaintiffs, including actual agency, ap-parent agency, and non-delegable duty, and discuss defenses to a claim predicated on liability.
Jonathan C. Abel Michael S. Kast John S. Stevens Darlene Stosik
Cocktail Reception
4:30 p.m.
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OGRAM
7:00 a.m. –
8:30 a.m. REGISTRATION - CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:30 a.m. –
8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks Neal L. Ganon
5 Hour Law and Ethics Update Course for Adjusters CE5-620
This course complies with Florida Statute section 626.2815 which requires a biennial 5 hour update course. The program will educate the participant on a wide array of regulatory requirements, procedure and structure involved in the process of Workers' Compensation Claims handling. The course is designed to update the licensee on current law, ethical requirements in adjusting along with disciplinary and industry trends in Workers' Compensation. Topics include regulatory aware-ness, insurance law and updates, ethical requirements and disciplinary and industry trends.
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Regulatory Awareness
This course on regulatory awareness will educate the participant on a wide array of regulatory require-ments, procedure and regulatory structure involved in the process of workers' compensation claims handling.
Thomas R. Criss Christopher A. Tice Manuel F. Alvarez
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Insurance Law and Updates (2 hours)
In this presentation, we will review recent cases and trends in workers’ compensation law and how they impact the handling of a claim.
Jonathan E. Walker Jack A. Weiss Katherine G. Letzter 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ethical Requirements and Disciplinary
We will analyze the Florida statutes and Florida ad-ministrative code governing adjuster code of ethics, together with recent case law and their impact on a carrier’s ethical obligations.
Alison J. Schefer Daniel J. Simpson
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Disciplinary and Industry Trends
In this course, we will provide analysis of proper claims entitles and impact upon claims handling and review Section 626.901 and its impact on Chapter 440.
Christian Petric Stephanie A. Robinson
Please note for the Orlando seminar held on May 8, 2015, we have permission from the State to switch the Ethical Requirements and Regulatory Awareness time slots. The Ethical Requirements session will be the first session presented that day.
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Additional Workers’ Compensation Breakout Sessions.
Please note that these sessions are NOT accredited as part of the 5 Hour
Law and Ethics Update Course for Adjusters.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Pendulum has Swung - Analysis of Claimant’s Burden of Proof in Claims for Compensability and Medical Benefits - (1 law credit)
We will analyze recent case law and its impact on the decreasing burden of proof for Claimants to es-tablish when seeking claims for compensability and medical benefits.
Esther Zapata Ruderman
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Why Does An Injured Worker Hire An Attorney? (No credit)
Law firms spend millions of dollars annually to an-swer this question. The anan-swers determine how ad-vertising is driven, social media is directed and where the money goes.
The answer can be as varied as the client, but there are some basic needs and emotional components that drive one toward this action.
Steven P. Pyle
Cocktail Reception
4:30 p.m.
REGISTRA
TION
Please complete your registration online at www.conroysimberg.com under Events OR complete this form in its entirety and fax or email to Lori Ryder, 954-518-8669, [email protected]. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Ryder at 954-518-1269.
Friday, April 17, 2015
BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316 (954) 765-5900
Friday, May 8, 2015 ROSEN CENTRE HOTEL 9840 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32819 (407) 996-9840 Name and Title:
Company: Street Address: City, State, Zip Telephone No. Email Address
Liability Defense, PIP and First Party Property Claims Workshops: Choose one for each timeframe. Liability Defense, PIP and First Party Property Claims Session
Workers’ Compensation: 5 Hour Law and Ethics Update Course for Adjusters CE5-620
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Pendulum Has Swung - Analysis of Claimant’s Burden of Proof in Claims for Compensability and Medical Benefits (1 credit)
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
If you are an adjuster pursuing continuing education credits, your adjuster license number is required. Adjuster License No.
Will you be attending the Cocktail Reception: Yes No
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in our Claims Management Seminar, please contact Lori Ryder, 954-518-1269, [email protected].
1:15p.m.–
2:15p.m. Help Us Help You: How To Properly Prepare Your Claim File for Subrogation
Junking Plaintiff's Junk Science: Daubert and Other Evidentiary Issues Impacting the Admissibility of Expert Testimony
PIP: True Detective
Claims Handling Considerations When Coverage Issues Are Present – Don’t Let The Fine Print Result In A Faux Pas!
3:35p.m.–
4:30p.m. The Rising Tide of Water Losses and How to Part the Waters Towards a Proper Coverage Determination
Faith No More - A Primer to Avoid Claims of Bad Faith The Return of Crash Bandicoot™ - Auto Liability Issues
Living (And Dying) Vicariously: Liability for the Fault of Others in Medical and General Liability Cases 2:25p.m.–
3:25p.m.
Medical Evidence in Litigation: Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease American Horror Story: The Premises Liability Chapters
R U Smarter Than A Plaintiff? Discussion of Business Related Claims
The Destruction of Construction: An Update of Ongoing Topics in Construction Law
Workers’ Compensation Breakout Sessions (These sessions are NOT accredited as part of the 5 Hour Law and Ethics Course)
3:00 p.m. -
BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 765-5900
Friday, APRIL 17, 2015
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Directions from the North or South:
From the North or South: Take I-95 or Florida's Turnpike and Exit at
595 East. Exit at US 1 North and proceed to S.E. 17th St. East on S.E.
17th St. to Eisenhower Blvd. Turn right on Eisenhower. Follow signs
to the Convention Center.
ROSEN CENTRE HOTEL
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 996-9840
Friday, MAY 8, 2015
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Directions from Tallahassee or Gainesville
Take the Florida Turnpike to I-4 West exit.
Going West on I-4 take Exit 28 (Beeline Expwy-SR528). Take the first exit (International Dr. and SeaWorld).
At the bottom of the exit turn right onto International Drive.
The Rosen Centre Hotel is about 1/4 mile on the left, just before the Convention Center.
Directions coming from Daytona Beach or Orlando Heading West on I-4
Going West on I-4 take Exit 28 (Beeline Expwy-SR528). Take the first exit (International Dr. and SeaWorld). At the bottom of the exit, turn right on International Drive.
The Rosen Centre Hotel is about 1/4 mile on the left, just before the Convention Center.
Directions coming from Tampa heading East on I-4
Take I-4 east to Exit 28, (Beeline Expwy-SR528) (also the International Airport Exit).
Once on State Route 528, take the first exit (International Drive SeaWorld Exit).
Bear right on International Drive.