Compre Group Holdings Limited (“Compre”), the Bermuda-domiciled international specialty reinsurance group, today announced a strategic transaction to assume a material portfolio of asbestos insurance liabilities from Amerisure. The transaction, … [Read More...] about Compre announces significant asbestos liability portfolio transaction with Amerisure
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Cheers to New Recipient of CLP Designation!
During the 2026 Spring Membership Meeting, the Certified Legacy Professional ("CLP”) designation was awarded to one of our own! Congratulations to Board Director and Co-Chair of the Digital Content Committee, Brendan McQuiggan! The CLP designation … [Read More...] about Cheers to New Recipient of CLP Designation!
Lithium-Ion Battery Claims: Science, Litigation, and Coverage
Samuel G. Sudler, III, Principal Electrical Engineer with S-E-A, Michael J. Steinlage and Nick Rauch, both Partners with Larson King, LLP gave an insightful presentation at the March 2026 Spring Membership Meeting on lithium-ion battery claims. In … [Read More...] about Lithium-Ion Battery Claims: Science, Litigation, and Coverage
Legal Update: Notable Insurance Coverage Cases from 2025
J.D. Anders, Counsel, Chaffetz Lindsey, Joshua Polster, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, and Elizabeth Zakheim, Associate, Mound Cotton Wollan Greengrass LLP provided the AIRROC community with an overview of recent case law related to … [Read More...] about Legal Update: Notable Insurance Coverage Cases from 2025
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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
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Reinsurance Contract Drafting 101—Plain English
Like many commercial contracts, some reinsurance contracts are filled with archaic terms, industry jargon, and, most unfortunately, legalese. And it doesn't have to be that way. All contracts, including reinsurance contracts, should be written in … [Read More...] about Reinsurance Contract Drafting 101—Plain English
Umpire Checklist: A Practical Guide for Commencing the Arbitration
The following is a “laundry list” that includes as many opening data points as I have gathered through discussion with many arbitrators and in my own arbitrations. Not all of these items will be necessary in every case, and I invite anyone who would … [Read More...] about Umpire Checklist: A Practical Guide for Commencing the Arbitration
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NextGen Council Corner
The NextGen Council Launches Season 5 of ‘The Legacy Life’ The NextGen Council is proud to announce the re-launching of its podcast, “The Legacy … [Read More...] about NextGen Council Corner
The Next Wave of Liability: Risks to Watch
Mina Matin, co-head of Insurance Litigation for Norton Rose Fulbright, joined by Lisa Schapira, senior counsel, presented “Emerging Claims Trends in … [Read More...] about The Next Wave of Liability: Risks to Watch
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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
