Professional Notes & Events

  • Sep 30, 2012 - Speaker at 2012 International Claim Association: Mediating Bad Faith Litigation
    Martin Rosen will be speaking at the 2012 International Claim Association's annual meeting in Orlando, FL (Sept. 30 - Oct. 3) on Mediating Bad Faith Litigation. Conference details TBA.
  • Sep 06, 2012 - Speaking at Insurance Telematics USA Conference: New Perspectives on IP, Litigation & Privacy Issues
    Barger & Wolen partner Timothy Moroney will participate on a panel, New Perspectives on IP, Litigation and Privacy Issues, at the 2012 Insurance Telematics USA Conference (September 5-6 | Chicago, IL).

    Panel description:
    Despite many positive developments over the past 12 months, there is still concern regarding intellectual property rights and data privacy. Get the facts on UBI to allay privacy concerns.
    • Discuss practical tips for protecting yourself against an assertion of IP infringement. Avoid the time, expense, and possible damages that can result from protracted IP infringement litigation
    • Explore data protection standards and guidelines to ensure data security and consumer privacy while exploiting the full potential of UBI
    • Discuss segments of the insurance telematics process where there is substantial room for innovation without the risk of patent infringement
    Joining Mr. Moroney on the panel are Michael Stolarski, Member, Dykema Gossett PLLC and Jin-Suk Park, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.
  • May 22, 2012 - Moderating Panel Discussion at 2012 Association of Life Insurance Counsel Annual Meeting
    Randall Doctor will moderate a panel on state issues at the annual meeting of the Association of Life Insurance Counsel's in Ponte Vedre, Florida on May 22, 2012.

    The panelists: Tennessee Commissioner Julie McPeak will speak on state issues; Diana Marchesi of Transamerica, will speak on ORSA; and John Lucker from Deloitte will speak about predictive modeling.

    Click here for the full conference agenda.
  • May 15, 2012 - Speaking at Association of Insurance Compliance Professional’s California DOI Education Day
    Barger & Wolen partners Randall Doctor and Timothy Moroney will speak at the Association of Insurance Compliance Professional's Western Chapter - California DOI Education Day (schedule of events).

    Mr. Doctor will present on Life and Annuity Policy Form Filings, while Mr. Moroney will provide an update on the Recent Developments and Issues in California.

    In addition to speaking at the California DOI E-Day, Mr. Doctor also serves as the Western Chapter Vice President for the AICP, and Program Chair for the conference .

    Barger & Wolen is proud to once again sponsor the California DOI E-Day.
  • May 01, 2012 - Randall Doctor to speak at The International Life Settlements Conference

    Randall Doctor, Partner, Barger & Wolen, will participate in a panel discussion at The International Life Settlements Conference to be held in London, May 1-2, 2012.

    The panel discussion, "Legislation & Regulation: New Laws and Regulations in 2012"  will be moderated by Brian Casey, Partner, Locke Lord, and will include Mr. Doctor; Michael Freedman, Sr. Vice President, Government Affairs, Coventry; and John McCarroll, Vice President-General Counsel, Q Capital Strategies.

    Program description:

    Forty states and Puerto Rico have passed laws regulating the market. But this is only the first step. Regulations also must be drafted by the states. Market participants discuss what new laws have been recently passed, how older ones have been tweaked, and what regulations are being put into place.

    The International Life Settlements Conference is an annual gathering of the most active investors, investment bankers, hedge fund managers, providers, brokers and attorneys involved in the market. This international group of professionals will meet for two-full days of unique educational programming and take part in an abundance of networking opportunities.

    For more information, please visit the conference website.

     

  • Mar 28, 2012 - David McMahon to Present at Annual Council on Litigation Management Conference
    San Francisco partner David McMahon will lead a panel discussion at the CLM annual conference (March 28-30 | San Diego, CA), "Oil and Water Do Not Mix - But When They Do, There Will be Litigation."

    This series of case studies are designed to provide a primer on oil spill related litigation and the differing regulations, statutes and case law which the claims professional mus be conversant with to capably handle such matters.
  • Feb 28, 2012 - Speaker at 2012 Eastern Claim Conference: Disability Jeopardy!
    Brush up on your disability knowledge! Win valuable prizes! Attend a session you’re certain not to sleep through!

    Join Barger & Wolen's Martin Rosen, an experienced litigator, and Carrie Barnes, Esq., Counsel, Disability Management Services, as they review best practices, applicable law and other aspects of handling disability claims in a fun, game-show format.

    Click here for more information.
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