About
Attend this conference to benchmark your
ability to assess, manage, and defend against
the rising tide of D&O lawsuits
The D&O industry is in a continued market force change. The past year has seen an increase in the number of D&O claims and this increase is showing no sign of losing momentum. With securities litigation on the rise, the aftermath of the sub-prime mortgage market, along with the subsequent credit crisis, the D&O landscape is continuously evolving to keep up with the times. Record settlements, increased government investigations, changes at the Department of Justice and SEC, and the continued climb in defense costs are just some of the challenges that those in the D&O marketplace are facing.
The answer to overcoming these challenges is ACI’s 15th Annual Advanced Forum on D&O Liability, which will provide you with the most up-to-date information and clarifications on complex D&O policies and help you stay one step ahead of the curve and avoid potential liability. Topics will include:
- How the current credit crisis is shaping the practice and liability
- The impact of the increase in securities litigation on the D&O marketplace
- Addressing the concerns over the “reasonableness” of defense costs
- Successfully negotiating D&O policy terms to maximize coverage
- Handling settlements and attaining favorable numbers for your client
In a year of continued market volatility you cannot afford to miss
this timely event. No other conference in the industry affords you
the opportunity to network with the industry’s top experts from
ACE, Aon, Chicago Underwriting Group, Chubb & Son, Domestic Claims - Financial Lines, Executive Liability, General Re, Marsh, Oakbridge Insurance, Ullico Casualty, Woodruff-Sawyer, Zurich and many more.
About
Attend this conference to benchmark your
ability to assess, manage, and defend against
the rising tide of D&O lawsuits
The D&O industry is in a continued market force change. The past year has seen an increase in the number of D&O claims and this increase is showing no sign of losing momentum. With securities litigation on the rise, the aftermath of the sub-prime mortgage market, along with the subsequent credit crisis, the D&O landscape is continuously evolving to keep up with the times. Record settlements, increased government investigations, changes at the Department of Justice and SEC, and the continued climb in defense costs are just some of the challenges that those in the D&O marketplace are facing.
The answer to overcoming these challenges is ACI’s 15th Annual Advanced Forum on D&O Liability, which will provide you with the most up-to-date information and clarifications on complex D&O policies and help you stay one step ahead of the curve and avoid potential liability. Topics will include:
- How the current credit crisis is shaping the practice and liability
- The impact of the increase in securities litigation on the D&O marketplace
- Addressing the concerns over the “reasonableness” of defense costs
- Successfully negotiating D&O policy terms to maximize coverage
- Handling settlements and attaining favorable numbers for your client
In a year of continued market volatility you cannot afford to miss
this timely event. No other conference in the industry affords you
the opportunity to network with the industry’s top experts from
ACE, Aon, Chicago Underwriting Group, Chubb & Son, Domestic Claims - Financial Lines, Executive Liability, General Re, Marsh, Oakbridge Insurance, Ullico Casualty, Woodruff-Sawyer, Zurich and many more.
Contents & Contributors
Setting the Stage on D&O Liability: The State of the D&O Marketplace, Litigation Trends, Current and Pending Legislation, and Beyond
Kevin LaCroix, Partner, Oakbridge Insurance Services (Beachwood, OH)
Evaluating the Impact of the Credit Crisis on the D&O Market
Brian Wanat, Managing Director, Financial Services Group (New York, NY)
Randall W. Bodner, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP (Boston, MA)
A Focus on Settlement Negotiations in the D&O Context: Attaining a Favorable Settlement Number for Your Client
Matthew L. Jacobs, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP (Washington, D.C.)
Examining the Impact of Emerging Government Investigations and Actions on D&O Policies
Rhonda Prussack, Executive Vice President and Product Manager, Executive Liability, A division of AIU Holdings (New York, NY)
Norman Blears, Partner, Hogan & Hartson (Silicon Valley, CA)
Joseph D. Jean, Counsel, Dickstein Shapiro LLP (New York, NY)
The Continued Increase in Securities Litigation and How It Will Play Out in the D&O Arena
Robert Varian, Partner, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (San Francisco, CA)
Overcoming Complications When Determining the Reasonableness of Defense Costs
Andrew Reidy, Partner, Howrey LLP (Washington, DC)
John Toothman, Devil's Advocate, LLC (Great Falls, VA)
D&O Activity Abroad: Assessing Risk, Coordinating Policies and Accounting for International Considerations in a Time of Increased Global Litigation and Enforcement
Lee Lindsay, Senior Vice President, International Product Advisor, Financial Services Group (Denver, CO)
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