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WCM Partner Bob Cosgrove to Speak at IUA London Event on COVID and Insurance.
May 15, 2020
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WCM Partner Bob Cosgrove is set to speak at the International Underwriting Association of London on May 20 for a seminar entitled <b><span lang="EN-GB">COVID 19: It’s Wreaked Havoc on Social Life and the Economy. Is Insurance Its Next Target in the US? </span></b>
For more information about the seminar, see this IUA <a href="https://www.wcmlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/045_WCMLaw_200520cpd.pdf">flyer</a>.
The seminar which look at such things as:
<strong>* Business income claims under a property policy</strong>
-- How presented?
-- Physical loss?
-- ISO Virus exclusion?
-- Pollution exclusion?
<strong>* Business income and liability claims under a CGL policy</strong>
-- How presented?
-- Property damage?
-- Negligence?
<strong>* Policyholder attacks</strong>
-- Ambiguous wordings
-- Inconsistency in claims handling
-- Reasonable expectations
<strong>* Legislative and public policy COVID concerns</strong>
<strong>* Suggested responses</strong>
-- Reserve or disclaim?
-- Request for information?
-- Outside adjusters?
<strong> * Litigation</strong>
-- Class action/MDL
-- Ripeness
-- Precedents
The seminar will be conducted along with WCM friend <strong>André C. Gaudin</strong>, a Louisiana based partner at Burglass Tankersley, LLP and <strong>J</strong><strong>oseph D. Zopolsky</strong>, a Texas based partner at Glast, Phillips & Murray. While we can't guarantee room at the IUA event, if you have interest for your company, just reach out to <a href="mailto:rcosgrove@wcmlaw.com">Bob</a>.