Conference attendees at AIRROC’s 2026 Chicago Education Day took part in a presentation focused on the use and impact of data centers presented by panelists, Martha Conlin and Leslie Davis, both Partners with Troutman Pepper Locke, who hosted the … [Read More...] about Data Centers
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AI and Its Use in the Insurance Industry
Panelists, Martha Conlin, a Partner with Troutman Pepper Locke, John LaBarbera, a Partner with Kennedys, and Dan Waterloo, an academic and Adjunct Professor with the Illinois Institute of Technology delivered a cutting edge presentation on the … [Read More...] about AI and Its Use in the Insurance Industry
Back to Basics: Common Concerns for the Reinsurance Professional
Following the networking lunch, conference attendees heard from an experienced panel of reinsurance practitioners and attorneys on several foundational concepts that are critical to the reinsurance underwriting and claims process. Panelists Karen … [Read More...] about Back to Basics: Common Concerns for the Reinsurance Professional
Collateral Estoppel in Arbitration
"History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, But It Often Rhymes" Panelists Michael Steinlage, a Partner with Larson King LLP, Andy Meerkins, a Partner with Foley & Lardner LLP, and Keith A. Dotseth, an ARIAS Certified Arbitrator presented at the April 2026 … [Read More...] about Collateral Estoppel in Arbitration
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
Illinois Appellate Court Reverses Trial Court’s Summary Judgment Ruling For Reinsurer, Finding Genuine Issues Of Material Fact On Reinsurance Existence And Late Notice Of Loss
Holding An Illinois appellate court held that genuine issues of material fact existed as to the existence of reinsurance policies, based on the cedent’s secondary evidence. The court also held that the reinsurer was not entitled to summary … [Read More...] about Illinois Appellate Court Reverses Trial Court’s Summary Judgment Ruling For Reinsurer, Finding Genuine Issues Of Material Fact On Reinsurance Existence And Late Notice Of Loss
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
Events
TPA/Carrier Issues, Pitfalls, and Solutions
Peter Steffen, Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and Joseph Loggia, Team Leader, Buxbaum Loggia co-led a session on How to Improve & … [Read More...] about TPA/Carrier Issues, Pitfalls, and Solutions
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 … [Read More...] about Lithium-Ion Battery Claims: Science, Litigation, and Coverage
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
