Washington courts are dealing with many emerging insurance
coverage issues related to the construction industry. Construction
cases that involve insurance often become insurance cases that
involve construction.
Learn how to best avoid litigation and what to do if you
can’t. Join our eminent panels of experts for a targeted
overview and discussion of today’s hottest topics in construction
risk management and insurance.
You will gain valuable insight on procurement issues currently
faced by all risk managers with respect to general liability and
property insurance.
Who Should Attend:
Attorneys
Insurance Professionals
Real Estate Appraisers
Contractors
Architects
Engineers
Land Use Planners
Anyone Involved in the Construction Industry
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
| 9:00 | Introduction and Overview |
Ashbaugh Beal LLP
Harper | Hayes PLLC
Thorsrud Cane & Paulich
| 9:10 | Commercial Property Insurance 101 |
Builder’s Risk and Permanent Property Insurance
Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell LLP
| 9:50 | General Liability Insurance 101 |
Policy Forms; Coverage for Bodily Injury and
Property Damage; Coverage for Personal and
Advertising Injury; The Insurer’s Duty to Defend
and Indemnify; Reservations of Rights; Exclusions;
Policy Conditions
Cairncross & Hempelmann PS
| 10:30 | Additional Insured Requirements |
Are They Legal Under the Washington Anti-
Indemnification Statute (RCW 4.24.115)?
Cairncross & Hempelmann PS
| 10:55 | What’s New in Exclusionary Endorsements |
From Subcontractor Requirements to Reduced
Limits - Traps, Pitfalls and Gaps in Coverage
that the Construction Industry Needs to be
Aware of
Ashbaugh Beal LLP
The Nature of an Insurer’s Duty to Defend
When Reserving its Right to Deny Coverage
Law Office of Ronald S. Dinning
| 1:15 | Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) |
R-67; Case Law Update; Policyholder View;
Insurer View
Foster Pepper PLLC
Soha & Lang PS
| 2:00 | The “Globalization” of Puget Sound
Construction: What Law Governs
Disputes Involving Out-of-State Builders
and Insurers? |
Which State’s Law will Apply? Will Your Court
Decline Jurisdiction? Is There a “First to File”
Advantage?
Harper | Hayes PLLC
Cozen O’Connor
| 3:00 | Insurance for Condominium Claims |
Stipulated Settlements and Bad Faith
Agreements: Advantages and Pitfalls for both
Plaintiff and Defense Attorneys; First Party
Condominium and Apartment Claims: The
Future of Collapse Arguments in Light of Policy
Language Changes
Cole Lether Wathen Leid & Hall PC
| 3:45 | Insurers’ Responsibilities Before the Suit |
Claim Handling Responsibilities and Liability for
Claims Not Yet in Suit
Soha & Lang PS
Eisenhower & Carlson PLLC
| 4:30 | Allocation of Indemnity between Primary,
Additional Insured and Umbrella
Insurance |
Successfully Coordinating Multiple Layers of
Coverage
Ashbaugh Beal LLP
Harper | Hayes PLLC
| 5:00 | Questions and Answers |
Richard T. Beal, Jr., Program Co-Chair, is a partner with Ashbaugh Beal LLP, and chairs the firm’s Property Damage Solutions Group. His practice focuses on insurance coverage law, construction defect, liability and damage claims, and litigation for commercial policy holders, including construction company policyholders and parties to general commercial agreements.
Gregory L. Harper, Program Chair, is a founding member of Harper | Hayes PLLC. Throughout his career, he has represented almost every conceivable type of commercial policyholder in insurance coverage disputes, including business owners, homeowner associations, commercial property owners, developers and general contractors.
Mark N. Thorsrud, Program Co-Chair, is a shareholder with Thorsrud Cane & Paulich. His practice emphasizes insurance coverage and insurance defense matters including product and professional liability, construction defects and injuries, and environmental remediation, with an emphasis on environmental coverage litigation.
Mary DeYoung, an attorney with Soha & Lang PS, practices
primarily in the areas of insurance coverage, bad faith, insurance
guaranty fund law and appellate litigation. Her practice involves
both advisory services and litigation work, and focuses on issues
arising under property and casualty policies.
Ronald S. Dinning iis a sole practitioner who represents insurance companies in coverage and bad faith disputes. He frequently serves as a mediator for insurance-related disputes and has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics each year since 2004.
Todd C. Hayes, a member of Harper | Hayes PLLC, represents contractors, developers, homeowners, and other policyholders in insurance coverage litigation, construction defect litigation, and appeals. He has litigated cases regarding nearly every type of insurance policy available.
Bradley W. Hoff is an attorney with Foster Pepper PLLC. His practice emphasizes representing policyholders in insurance
coverage matters, including analyzing and pursuing coverage
claims, related coverage and bad faith litigation and dispute
resolution, and risk management counseling. He is also experienced
in other general commercial litigation, including construction-
related litigation and complex securities litigation. He has
been named a “Rising Star” by Washington Law and Politics.
Dale L. Kingman, a partner with Gordon Tilden Thomas &
Cordell LLP, concentrates on complex insurance coverage disputes involving first and third party claims, intellectual property, fidelity and commercial crime insurance, professional liability, construction and commercial litigation.
William F. Knowles, a member of the Global Insurance Group with Cozen O’Connor and Vice Chair of Insurance
Coverage with the firm, practices in the areas of bad faith,
complex torts and products liability, construction defects,
environmental coverage, insurance coverage claims/ litigation,
products liability, property insurance, toxic and other mass torts.
Thomas Lether, a shareholder with Cole Lether Wathen Leid & Hall PC, has been involved in insurance and commercial litigation since 1988. He represents insurance companies and individuals in the investigation, adjustment and defense of suspected fraudulent insurance claims.
Zachary O. McIsaac, an attorney with Ashbaugh Beal LLP, practices insurance coverage litigation on property, commercial general liability, builder’s risk, business liability, directors & officers and professional risk liability policies. He represents owners, developers and contractors in complex litigation.
James P. Wagner, a principal with Cairncross & Hempelmann PS, has spent nearly 30 years in the practice of civil litigation. He has represented property owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, investors, etc. in insurance coverage disputes and other matters.
Karen S. Weaver, an attorney with Soha & Lang PS, focuses
primarily on insurance coverage and bad faith issues, with a
secondary focus on civil appeals. Areas of expertise include
coverage opinions, environmental law, construction defect
coverage, and reinsurance recoverables advice and representation.
Angelia D. Wesch, a member with Eisenhower & Carlson PLLC, represents real estate developers, condominium associations and construction clients. She is experienced in resolving multi-million dollar construction defect disputes and providing insurance coverage analysis.
This seminar is approved for the following credits
Washington State Bar Association
6.25 General CLE Credits (for Attending and Live Webcast)
State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing, Real Estate Appraiser Section
8.0 Classroom Hours (for Attending in Person Only)
State of Washington, Office of the Insurance Commissioner
7.0 Credit Hours (for Attending in Person Only)
If this seminar has not been approved for the credits you require, let us know and we will look into it for you.
Information on Continuing Education Credits
| Single Registration* |
$495.00 |
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| 2 or more (each) |
$470.00 |
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| Government Employee |
$395.00 |
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| Non-Profit / NGO |
$395.00 |
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| New Associate |
$360.00 |
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| Paralegal |
$360.00 |
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| Contractors / Subcontractors |
$297.00 |
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| Insurance Professional |
$297.00 |
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| Real Estate Appraisers |
$297.00 |
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| Student |
$297.00 |
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| Printed Course Materials |
$100.00 |
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| Downloadable Course Materials |
$100.00 |
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| On Demand (All Sessions) |
$495.00 |
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| On Demand Session 1 |
$70.00 |
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| On Demand Session 2 |
$65.00 |
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| On Demand Session 3 |
$15.00 |
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| On Demand Session 4 |
$55.00 |
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| On Demand Session 5 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 6 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 7 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 8 |
$50.00 |
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| On Demand Session 9 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 10 |
$75.00 |
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* Indicates that the rate is available for attending in person and Live Webcast
Fee Description
Cancellation Policy
We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 10/9/2009.
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| The Westin Seattle |
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1900 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
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| Phone: 206-728-1000 |
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