With insurers facing increasing pressure to deploy capital efficiently and a growing pool of third-party capital entering the sector, the legacy market is undergoing a shift in how it is perceived and used. According to David Quinn (pictured), … [Read More...] about Reserve risk transfer moves from legacy solution to strategy
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Legal Update: Common Traps for Reinsurance Carriers to Avoid When Handling Personal Injury Claims
Two experienced defense attorneys, Andrea Silk and Brandon Weinstein, both Partners with Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP presented at the 2026 Summer Membership Meeting on the key pitfalls reinsurance carriers encounter when handling personal injury claims. … [Read More...] about Legal Update: Common Traps for Reinsurance Carriers to Avoid When Handling Personal Injury Claims
Legal Ethics in the Context of Insurance Regulation
J J Silverstein, a Partner with Foley & Lardner, LLP presented at the June 2026 Summer Membership Meeting on ethical issues and standards in dealings with insurance regulatory agencies. There are all sorts of interactions with regulators: … [Read More...] about Legal Ethics in the Context of Insurance Regulation
Getting Effective Deals: Preparing for and Conducting Negotiations
The first panel of the day was a presentation on negotiation strategy, with a strong emphasis on preparation as the foundation of success. Panelists Connie O’Mara (O’Mara Consulting LLC), Jennifer Warycha (Partner, Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP) and … [Read More...] about Getting Effective Deals: Preparing for and Conducting Negotiations
Regulatory
Special Termination Provisions in Reinsurance Contracts
Most reinsurance contracts contain a "special termination" clause. The clause typically allows either party to terminate the contract early if certain contingencies arise. Unsurprisingly, there are myriad versions of the special termination clause … [Read More...] about Special Termination Provisions in Reinsurance Contracts
Chamber Pushes for Reform as Foreign Investors Exploit U.S. Legal System Through Litigation Funding
Comprehensive reforms are needed to address how third-party litigation funding (TPLF) operates within the federal tax and court system, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), citing national security concerns and … [Read More...] about Chamber Pushes for Reform as Foreign Investors Exploit U.S. Legal System Through Litigation Funding
Legal
ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 – Modernisation, Efficiency and the Recalibration of ICC Arbitration
On 22 May 2026, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) published its 2026 Arbitration Rules (the “Rules”), which entered into force on 1 June 2026 and apply to arbitrations commenced on or after that date. The Rules are available here. The … [Read More...] about ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 – Modernisation, Efficiency and the Recalibration of ICC Arbitration
Organizing and Participating in Effective Deliberations with Party Arbitrators
Fourth in a Continuing Series on Umpire Best Practices Eric Kobrick is an ARIAS U.S. Certified Umpire and Arbitrator with deep experience with the arbitration process. He has served on 50 arbitration panels, many as umpire. He is also a former AIG … [Read More...] about Organizing and Participating in Effective Deliberations with Party Arbitrators
Events
Cheers to Three New Legacy Professionals Who Earned their CLP Designation!
One of the highlights of the 2026 Summer Membership Meeting was the recognition and celebration of three new legacy professionals who were awarded the … [Read More...] about Cheers to Three New Legacy Professionals Who Earned their CLP Designation!
Mediating Reinsurance Cases: Does It Work?
The AIRROC panel “Mediating Reinsurance Cases” addressed how mediation may or may not work in reinsurance. The moderator was Mark Gurevitz of MG Re … [Read More...] about Mediating Reinsurance Cases: Does It Work?
Emerging Claims
Hidden Exposures and Emerging Risks
Sean Keely, a Partner with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and Andrea Silk, Managing Attorney with Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP provided an insightful … [Read More...] about Hidden Exposures and Emerging Risks
Understanding Self-Driving Car Liability
Liability for self-driving car accidents can fall on the human driver, the manufacturer or even a third party depending on the cause of the accident. … [Read More...] about Understanding Self-Driving Car Liability
