Webinars & Videos
Coverage disputes turn on detail. Our webinars and video content break down the issues that matter to policyholders, from emerging risks to the decisions that shape how claims are paid.
Browse recordings and on-demand sessions featuring our lawyers across every region and sector we work in.
Webinars
Coverage Issues for Financial Institutions and Motor Finance
In this session, we will discuss common coverage issues that arise for financial institution policyholders. Daniel Robin (Deputy Managing Partner) will discuss issues such as restitution and how to circumvent exclusions under crime, PI and D&O policies; and Chris Ives (Partner, Head of FI Sector), will discuss the specific coverage issues arising out of the FCA’s motor finance redress scheme.
Anatomy of an Insurance Dispute
After participating together on a panel last year, Will Bennett (SDV) and Joanna Grant (Fenchurch Law) were struck by the stark contrasts between the two systems – from pre-litigation procedures to policy interpretation and dispute resolution – and decided to collaborate on a comparative session to share their insights.
Defective Premises Act: insurance issues arising from strict liability
Rob and Jessica will be providing an update on the recent authorities concerning Building Liability Orders and Building Information Orders, including their increased use by various stakeholders against a widening field of defendants. They will then go on to consider potential routes to insurance coverage for these emerging, and increasing, liabilities.
Building Liability Orders – the next wave of insurance coverage disputes
Rob and Jessica will be providing an update on the recent authorities concerning Building Liability Orders and Building Information Orders, including their increased use by various stakeholders against a widening field of defendants. They will then go on to consider potential routes to insurance coverage for these emerging, and increasing, liabilities.
Sky v. Riverstone and What is Means for the Builder’s Risk Market
Jeremiah Welch (SDV) and Chris Ives (Fenchurch Law) discuss Sky UK Ltd & Mace Ltd v Riverstone Managing Agency Ltd & Ors [2024], focusing on UK and US legal perspectives, the definition of physical damage, progressive damage coverage, policy language differences, and the broader implications for construction insurance markets.
Underinsurance and the Insurance Act 2015
Alex Rosenfield, Partner at Fenchurch Law, delves into the world of underinsurance, why it’s become such a huge problem for our industry, the remedies that insurers may apply under the Insurance Act 2015, the legal and financial consequences for policyholders and brokers, and finally, some suggested strategies to mitigate the risks of underinsurance.
Defects Exclusions under CAR policies
Defects Exclusions give rise to a variety of difficult issues. This webinar will address some of those, including the overlapping concepts of inherent vice, defective condition, damage, and physical damage, as well as considering how to determine the value of what is excluded by the most commonly used clauses.
Euro Pools v RSA – diving into notification issues
This webinar looks at the seminal Court of Appeal decision in Euro Pools v RSA, and will provide an overview of the core legal principles surrounding notifying circumstances under professional indemnity insurance policies. The session also addresses the vexed issue of “hornet’s nest” or “can of worms” notifications, and the practical considerations involved.
Videos
Cyber Risk Insurance Considerations for Private Schools
Join Gregory D. Podolak and Brian J. Clifford as they present “Cyber Risk Insurance Considerations for Private Schools.” This webinar will address the types of exposures private schools may face as educational institutions become more reliant on technology and the insurance coverage issues that often arise in connection with cyber-attacks. Tune in for the first installment of our new webinar series, “Navigating Insurance Coverage in the Aftermath of 2020.”
A Primer on Employment Practices Liability Insurance
Join SDV’s Directors and Officers Liability Insurance practice group in this Q&A session on Employment Practices Liability Insurance. Join the conversation as the group gives a primer on EPLI and discusses common claims scenarios and issues involving this critical line of business insurance coverage.
Part 6: Hurricane Insurance Considerations: Contingent Business Interruption, Civil Authority & Ingress/Egress
Check out the concluding episode of our Natural Disaster Recovery Webinar Series, “Hurricane Insurance Considerations: Contingent Business Interruption, Civil Authority & Ingress/Egress.” Join Tracy Alan Saxe, Samantha M. Oliveira, and Ryan G. Nelson as they explore contingent business interruption insurance, civil authority, ingress and egress, and what policyholders should consider when purchasing insurance in hurricane-prone areas.
Auto Accidents Drove Significant Bad Faith Decisions in 2020
Check out the Bad Faith Insurance Coverage Practice Group’s video discussion “Auto Accidents Drove Significant Bad Faith Decisions in 2020.” Tune in to see the impact on Bad Faith insurance decisions during 2020, and how auto accident insurance coverage drove favorable decisions for policyholders. Join Bethany L. Barrese, Stacy M. Manobianca, Andres Avila, and Amanda M. Fenelon as they examine multiple cases that made the difference last year.
Business Risk Exclusions: Commercial General Liability Policies
SDV presents its latest installment of the Real Estate & Development Insurance Coverage group’s informational video series, “Business Risk Exclusions: Commercial General Liability Policies.” Watch the team explore how these policies affect owners and developers, the differences between exclusions commonly found within these policies, and how to understand and prepare for issues that may arise for policyholders. Join Michael V. Pepe, Janie Reilly Eddy, Ashley McWilliams, and Cheryl L. Kozdrey to learn more.
Commercial Property Insurance Checklist: What Real Estate Investors and Developers Need to Know
Crafting an Insurance Exhibit: What Real Estate Investors and Developers Need to Know
Part 5: Hurricane Storm Surges & Flooding: How Do These Natural Disasters Affect Environmental Policies
Check out Part 5 of Saxe Doernberger & Vita’s Natural Disaster Recovery Webinar Series, “Hurricane Storm Surges & Flooding: How Do These Natural Disasters Affect Environmental Policies.” Hosted by SDV Northeast partner Tracy Alan Saxe featuring SDVNE coverage attorney Phil B. Wilusz, this webinar will explore typical damages and claims associated with hurricanes and the coverage issues involved with pursuing claims under environmental and other policies. Topics include Types of damages and claims caused by hurricanes, First party claims and coverages, Third-party claims and coverages, Key issues and points to keep in mind.
Part 4: Hurricane Insurance Considerations for Coastal Properties
Welcome to Part 4 of Saxe Doernberger & Vita’s Natural Disaster Recovery Webinar Series, “Hurricane Insurance Considerations for Coastal Properties.” This webinar will explore insurance coverage considerations for coastal properties that are at higher risk from hurricanes and severe storm damages. Topics include: Flood insurance and policy language, NFIP-approved insurance policies, FEMA 50% Rule, Valued Policy Law, and Practical considerations.