2015 Insurance Law Section Annual Meeting

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1 Insurance Law 2015 Insurance Law Section Annual Meeting LIVE PROGRAM Friday, April 17, 2015 Embassy Suites Cary CLE Credit: 6.5 Hours includes 1.0 Hour Ethics/Professionalism Plus 2 Video Replays The Insurance Law Section is having its second annual CLE program with top-flight insurance coverage attorneys presenting on engaging topics. The program is intended to provide practitioners with valuable insight and the tools needed to stay on top of insurance coverage issues. Skills are sharpened and awareness levels are raised in conjunction with plenty of opportunity to network with experienced coverage counsel from across the state. Hear the latest hot topics on additional insureds, property coverage litigation and the American Law Institute s anticipated Restatement on Insurance. Find out about insurance coverage case law of great significance from North Carolina and across the country in the past year, and hear tips/traps for deposing the insurer representative. Hear observations about insurance litigation from four perspectives: insured s counsel, insurer s counsel, mediator and judge. When government investigators come calling, will your policy respond and what are the strategy considerations? Learn about the ethical considerations facing coverage counsel, from prelitigation through civil action Planned by the NCBA Insurance Law Section NCBAorg

2 The Fine Print Registration Registrations (including door registrations) are limited to available space, which may include a live video broadcast overflow room. MCLE Credit The NC Bar Association Foundation is an accredited CLE sponsor under the MCLE Regulations promulgated by the NC State Bar Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program is approved (but not sponsored) by the Board for the designated number of CLE hours. It is the responsibility of each attorney to maintain a record of his/her attendance at CLE programs for the NC State Bar annual report. MCLE credit is reported only if NC State Bar number is provided. NCBA CLE Passports Passport holders exceeding the 24-hour limit for attorneys or the 12-hour limit for paralegals will be charged $75 per program. Transfers Registrants may transfer from a Live program, Video Replay, Webcast, Webinar or Phone/ Audio Streaming Program without penalty within three working days after the program date. Cancellations Cancellations must be received by 9 a.m. the third working day prior to the program to qualify for a refund (less $25 administrative fee). Those not attending will receive the digital program materials in full consideration of tuition paid. Inclement Weather NCBAF makes every effort to notify registrants when a program is cancelled or delayed due to weather. If inclement weather is forecast, please check your local news listings or contact the location where your program is being held. Bar Association programs will follow the work schedule of the hosting institutions, to include delayed openings. CLE Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are available to members in financial need. Contact Membership Services at or cpeglow@ncbar.org. Agenda Thursday, April 16, :30-7:30p Friday, April 17, :00-8:40a Networking Reception Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, 1301 Market Center Drive, Morrisville (dutch treat) Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:40-8:45 Welcome and Introductions 8:45-9:30 E&O/D&O Coverage Government Investigations, Subpoenas, Exclusions and More Davey 9:30-10:15 Interplay of Additional Insured and Contractual Liability Coverage Bowers 10:15-10:30 Break 10:30-11:15 Deposing the Insurer Representative (Adjuster, Underwriter, Executive): Tips and Traps for Both Sides Beverly and Ruley 11:15-12:00p Top Ten Insurance Decisions in North Carolina and Across the Nation in Smyth 12:00-12:45 Networking Lunch (included at Live program only) Insurance Law Section Annual Meeting L.D. Simmons II, McGuireWoods LLP, Charlotte, presiding Section Chair 12:45-1:45 Observations on Insurance Litigation Four Perspectives Allen, Geer, Hicks, and Huckel 1:45-2:30 American Law Institute s Anticipated Restatement on Insurance Aylward 2:30-3:00 Break 3:00-3:45 Lessons Learned in a Four-Year Coverage Battle Colony Insurance v. Peterson Bryan 3:45-4:45 *Ethical Dilemmas Facing Insurer and Insured Coverage Counsel Brocker and Carlisle 4:45 Adjourn *Indicates portion providing Ethics/Professionalism credit. Brought to you by the North Carolina Bar Association Foundation CLE

3 Program Planners James W. Bryan, Nexsen Pruet PLLC, Greensboro J. David Stradley, White & Stradley PLLC, Raleigh Speakers Judge Martha A. Geer, North Carolina Court of Appeals, Raleigh David N. Allen, Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP, Charlotte Michael F. Aylward, Morrison Mahoney LLP, Boston, Massachusetts Brian O. Beverly, Young Moore and Henderson PA, Raleigh Deborah J. Bowers, Pinto Coates Kyre & Bowers PLLC, Greensboro Douglas J. Brocker, The Brocker Law Firm PA, Raleigh James W. Bryan, Nexsen Pruet PLLC, Greensboro Crystal S. Carlisle, The Brocker Law Firm PA, Raleigh Joshua D. Davey, McGuireWoods LLP, Charlotte Josephine H. Hicks, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Charlotte Wayne P. Huckel, Huckel Law Mediations & Arbitrations, Charlotte Alan M. Ruley, Bell Davis & Pitt PA, Winston-Salem Theodore B. Ted Smyth, Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, Raleigh Simply log in and click My Course Materials on the CLE website to download your materials before the start of this program. All of the materials for this program will be available for download in advance of the program and we encourage all program attendees to take advantage of this digital option. Program attendees may purchase the printed manuscript at a discounted rate based upon our cost to print. Due to printing and shipping lead times we are unable to accommodate requests for print materials made fewer than seven (7) business days prior to the program.

4 2015 Insurance Law Section Annual Meeting Preferred Hotels (closest to the NC Bar Center) Contact hotel directly for reservations and guest services. Rates based on availability. To guarantee your room at this special rate, contact the hotel today and mention you are with the NC Bar Association. Embassy Suites 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard Cary Rate: $159 Single/Double Includes full cooked-to-order breakfast and manager s evening reception. Reservations: Reference Corporate ID: NCB or NC Bar Rate TownePlace Suites by Marriott 120 Sage Commons Way Cary Rates: $96 studio queen with sleeper sofa (Sunday-Thursday) Includes complimentary Continental breakfast All rooms come standard with a fully equipped kitchen. Reservations: Ask for the NC Bar Association corporate rate. Video Locations To qualify for the Early Bird ( ) tuition, registration must be received one week prior to program date. NC State Bar rules require a minimum number of pre-registered active State Bar members. The NCBAF reserves the right to cancel any video program prior to the program date if registrations do not meet the NC State Bar requirement. Visit to confirm video replay registration and program start times. CLE credit hours at Video Replays are subject to change. *All video replay program materials are 100% digital See for download instructions. Asheville Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Biltmore Mall 890 Brevard Road Biltmore Road Site Contact: ( Sep. 9, 2015) #408ASV Cary Wednesday, September 16, 2015 NC Bar Center 8000 Weston Parkway Dorsett Auditorium Site Contact: CLE Department or ( Sep. 9, 2015) #408BAR Concord Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Hilton Garden Inn 7831 Gateway Lane NW Cardinal A Site Phone: ( Sep. 16, 2015) #408CRD Greensboro Wednesday, September 25, 2015 Best Western Windsor Suites 2006 Veasley Street Site Phone: ( Sep. 18, 2015) #408GSB

5 2015 Insurance Law Section Annual Meeting #408INS on 4/17/2015 NC Bar Association Foundation Registration/Order Form B Print Full Name Firm/Agency Name Street Address P.O. Box City, State, Zip Code Daytime Phone/Daytime Fax Address for MCLE Credit list both: NC State Bar No. NCBA No. q Check if any information has changed. Program Choice Registration must be received one week prior to program date for Early Bird tuition. Live Program q April 17, 2015 Cary #408INS ( April 10, 2015) Video Replays q Sep. 16, 2015 Cary #408BAR q Sep. 23, 2015 Concord #408CRD Digital Material Instructions To retrieve digital materials, available approximately one week prior to live program, simply follow the directions below: 1. Go to 2. Click on My Course Materials from the right-side navigation. 3. Log in. 4. Click on the CLE program title. 5. Download and Save. A limited number of printed books will be available for purchase at the live program. 100% DIGITAL Live and Video Replay Tuition Tuition includes digital program materials. Early Bird Rec vd 1 week before program Regular Rec vd less than 1 week before program The following categories include the MCLE fee. q NCBA Insurance Law Section Member $230 $285 q NCBA Member $250 $305 q Non-Member $305 $360 The following categories do not qualify for Early Bird tuition. q Full-time *LANC Attorney $150 (NCBA Member) q Insurance Adjuster/Non-Lawyer Insurance Professional $150 q 1st Yr. Licensed in NC (NCBA Member) $99 q CLE Passport 6 tokens The following categories do not include any MCLE fee. q Judge (NCBA Member) $25 q Clerk of Court (NCBA Member) $25 q Law Professor (NCBA Member) $25 q Law Student Division Member $25 q Paralegal Division Student Member $25 *Legal Aid of NC Your CLE tuition includes mandatory State Bar fees. These fees are used to administer the State Bar s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education program and to support both the Chief Justice s Commission on Professionalism and the Chief Justice s Equal Access to Justice Commission. Your tuition also includes digital access to all program materials. Payment Options Registration is processed only after payment is received. Total $ q Check Enclosed payable to NC Bar Foundation q Visa/MC/AmEx Acct. # Exp. Date Signature 4 ways to register: Phone CLE* *Credit card only Website* *Credit card only Fax CLE* *Credit card only Mail* Attn: Accounting NCBAF P.O. Box 3688, Cary, NC *Check or credit card

6 2015 Insurance Law Section Annual Meeting Program HIGHLIGHTS Friday, April 17, 2015 Cary Hear effective strategies for litigating coverage disputes, whether you are on the policyholder side or insurance company side. The intricacies of additional insured coverage and property, E&O and D&O policies are examined at elevated levels, but with an eye toward simplifying the issues. NCBA FOUNDATION FOR N.C. LAWYERS BY N.C. LAWYERS 100% HOMEGROWN CLE BY N.C. LAWYERS FOR N.C. LAWYERS P.O. Box 3688 Cary, NC Great! Looking forward to next year! One of the best CLE programs I ve attended. Attendees, 2014 Insurance Law Section Annual Meeting