Program Details
2025-09-29 12:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-09-29 12:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm ESTThis session explores the origins of insurer bad faith liability and the critical distinction between first-party and third-party claims. Participants will learn how common law and statutory frameworks differ and examine typical scenarios that give rise to bad faith allegations.
Charlotte Leszinske
Kevin V. Small
Joseph T. Niczky 12:20 pm - 12:40 pm ESTThis session examines the fundamental obligations insurers must fulfill, including duties to investigate promptly, communicate openly, and settle within policy limits when liability is clear. Participants will also explore the distinction between the duty to defend and duty to indemnify, along with good faith evaluation of coverage defenses.
Charlotte LeszinskeKevin V. SmallJoseph T. Niczky 12:40 pm - 1:00 pm ESTThis session identifies common bad faith behaviors including unreasonable claim denial, misrepresentation of policy provisions, and inadequate investigations. Attendees will learn practical strategies insurers can implement to demonstrate good faith and avoid liability exposure.
Charlotte LeszinskeKevin V. SmallJoseph T. Niczky 1:00 pm - 1:10 pm ESTA short intermission allowing participants to refresh before continuing with privilege considerations and litigation strategies. Use this time to review materials and prepare questions for upcoming sessions.
Charlotte LeszinskeKevin V. SmallJoseph T. Niczky 1:10 pm - 1:30 pm ESTThis session addresses the complex privilege dynamics unique to insurance disputes, including the scope and limits of attorney-client privilege when legal advice overlaps with claims handling. Participants will examine work product doctrine, at-issue waiver concepts, and varying judicial approaches to privilege disputes across jurisdictions.
Charlotte LeszinskeKevin V. SmallJoseph T. Niczky 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm ESTThis session covers critical litigation tactics including production of claims files, deposing adjusters and corporate representatives, and using bad faith evidence for punitive damages. Attendees will learn to navigate motions practice and coordinate defense of underlying liability cases with bad faith claims.
Charlotte LeszinskeKevin V. SmallJoseph T. Niczky 1:50 pm - 2:10 pm ESTThis session examines recent appellate decisions shaping bad faith jurisprudence and the growing impact of technology and AI on claims handling duties. Participants will explore bad faith considerations arising in complex multi-party and mass tort contexts.
Charlotte LeszinskeKevin V. SmallJoseph T. NiczkyKevin V. Small is a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth in New York and a commercial litigator focused on insurance coverage disputes on behalf of policyholders. His background as a former insurance broker and advisor gives him a deep understanding of the industry across a broad range of policies, and he regularly represents clients on claims involving commercial property, cyber, builders’ risk, D&O, E&O, general liability, and representations and warranties. He also helps clients recover under surety bonds and handles professional liability matters such as insurance broker malpractice. Kevin writes extensively on insurance coverage, presents to industry professionals, has been quoted in prominent publications, and contributes to the firm’s Insurance Recovery Blog.
Kevin V. Small is a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth in New York and a commercial litigator focused on insurance coverage disputes on behalf of policyholders. His background as a former insurance broker and advisor gives him a deep understanding of the industry across a broad range of policies, and he regularly represents clients on claims involving commercial property, cyber, builders’ risk, D&O, E&O, general liability, and representations and warranties. He also helps clients recover under surety bonds and handles professional liability matters such as insurance broker malpractice. Kevin writes extensively on insurance coverage, presents to industry professionals, has been quoted in prominent publications, and contributes to the firm’s Insurance Recovery Blog.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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