Events

Builder's Risk: From Disaster to Delay

The Construction Super Conference, now in its 38th year, was developed for mid- to senior-level professionals who work in the legal and commercial construction markets. Educational sessions and panel discussions address timely issues within the legal, business, and economic realms of today’s construction industry.

Participants walk away with information and resources to assist them in meeting today’s challenges. The conference showcases notable in-house and outside construction counselors and consultants who provide expert advice. The program design of the conference allows ample opportunity to network with representatives from leading construction firms and the industry’s top construction attorneys.

This program will help answer questions like:

• How to ensure you’re setting up for a successful insurance claim?
• Difference between Property Damage and Faulty Workmanship
• What is Delay Coverage?

Beware of These Problematic CGL Exclusions

October 28, 2024 – 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM (PST)

Contractors rely on commercial general liability (CGL) insurance for broad protection against third-party bodily injury and property damage claims. Unfortunately, overly broad exclusions can result in significantly less coverage than a contractor expected. In this session, learn what to look for in a variety of exclusionary endorsements, why these exclusions should be avoided, and strategies for removing or modifying each exclusion.

Managing Risk Over the Constructions Life Cycle

Oct. 28, 2024 – 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, session repeat 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST

This session will closely examine the current state of course of construction and completed operations risks and the essential features of an effective risk transfer plan over the construction lifecycle. Learn how to navigate the tricky transition between course of construction and completed operations and ensure alignment in the builders risk and general liability insurance through project completion. Hear real-world strategies for leveraging resources and building an effective plan that will protect the bottom line.

IRMI Bootcamp: Risky Business: Contractual Risk Transfer and Insurance Coverage

October 28, 2024 – 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (PST)

FOR THOSE NEW TO THE CONSTRUCTION OR INSURANCE INDUSTRIES (LESS THAN 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE).Designed for those with 3 years or less of construction risk management experience, this program offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced construction risk professionals and develop relationships with leaders in the industry, as well as your peers. You will spend 3 days immersed in learning fundamental concepts in construction operations, risk assessment, contractual risk transfer, safety, construction insurance, and claims. In this interactive curriculum, a team of experienced construction risk management professionals will share their knowledge and provide guidance as you apply what you are learning to real-world exercises and case studies

Artificial Intelligence in the Construction Industry

Oct. 29, 2024 – 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM PST

The artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to grow by over 30 percent year over year through 2030. Hear how AI is currently used in the construction insurance industry and the benefits and potential problems associated with this evolving technology. From insurers to construction companies and everywhere in between, our panel will evaluate several facets of the impact of AI on insurance coverage, underwriting, and claims, as well as the use of ChatGPT within an organization and the possible risk/benefits of AI.

Snap Talks: Where is my Coverage? A Contractor's Guide to Giving Notice After a Loss

Oct. 29, 2024 – 3:00 PM PST

When a project under construction sustains a loss, contractors are required to give timely notice to insurance carriers. But it’s not always clear which policy applies to a claim. In this talk, learn which policy applies to different types of loss and when it may be necessary to put multiple carriers on notice.

Navigating Potholes in Project-Specific Insurance

Oct. 30, 2024 – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PST

Project-specific insurance is frequently utilized to insure builders, general liability, and joint venture risks. Project-specific coverage presents unique challenges for insureds. This session will address these and other issues that can arise in the negotiation, placement, and application of project-specific insurance and offer strategies for mitigating these challenges.

Types of Coverage Typically Available

Oct. 17, 2024 – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

• Comprehensive General Liability (Historic and Current)
• Employment Practices Liability (EPL)
• Sexual Abuse and Molestation Coverage and Exclusions (SAM)
• Professional Liability including Sexual Misconduct Sublimits
• Hospital Professional Liability (HPL) / Medical Liability and Malpractice (MedMal)
• Directors & Officers (D&O)
• Occurrence based coverage versus occurrence reported or claims made coverage
• What underlying claim allegations and facts inform the type of coverage potentially available
• Defense obligation under different types of coverages and for different types of claims
• Status of the coverage litigation and lost policy issues
• Proving the existence and terms of lost policies

Improving the Strategic Partnerships to Resolve Claims

Sept. 8, 2024 – 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST

This informative session will cover:

• Conflicting demands as to claims adjusting and litigation management
• Understand the roles of each party (carrier, defense counsel, broker, insured, coverage counsel)
• How to navigate coverage issues during claims adjustment and litigation processes while preserving business relationships
• Best practices for effectively communicating amongst all parties in a coverage dispute

Deconstructing Individual and Group Disability Insurance for the Financial Planning Professional: A View from a Policyholder's Attorney

Sept. 18, 2024 – 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST

Financial Planning professionals often propose disability insurance for inclusion in their clients’ portfolios. Clients often resist the cost of individual disability insurance based on a misapprehension of the value of such coverage or an incorrect belief that group insurance provided by their employer is sufficient. Having the right disability coverage has positively impacted the lives of countless professionals who suddenly lost the ability to pursue their chosen livelihoods. This presentation will assist new and seasoned financial planners in understanding the differences between individual and group disability coverages to better arm them in protecting their clients.

Learning Objectives:
– Identifying and measuring disability risk exposures so the financial planning professional may explain the benefits of disability insurance to his or her clients.
– Describing how to create a plan for meeting individual disability income needs in consideration of existing coverage under employer plans and disability income insurance options.
– Give case-specific examples of the positive impact having the right disability insurance had on insureds.

Wrap Up Policies (OCIP/CCIP/Design Wraps)

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST

This session will discuss:

• Wrap Up vs Traditional Insurance
• Owner vs Contractor as sponsor – what to consider in making a decision
• Condo vs Apartment vs other occupancies
• Common coverage disputes under wrap programs
• Claims handling dos and don’ts under wrap programs

Complex Risk Transfer in Agribusiness Claims

Sept. 11, 2024 – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CST

This session will walk through a complex, multifaceted claim involving a citrus cooperative and detail how several lines of insurance played a role in achieving a favorable outcome for the insured. It will explore how contractual relationships influence insurance outcomes on specialty lines of agriculture.

Trending Issues in Construction Insurance

Aug. 24, 2024 – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST

This presentation will examine recurring insurance issues that contractors frequently encounter. Participants will learn to identify critical situations in projects and project disputes where knowledge and consideration of important insurance issues can make or break the contractor’s resulting insurance claim.

Various Insurance Products for Construction Projects

July 17, 2024 – 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and its Relation to Insurance Law

July 16, 2024

Practice Tips: Advising Your Construction Law Clients on Current Insurance Law Issues

2:10 pm EST

This presentation will address current insurance law issues facing the construction industry and include discussion regarding exclusions to insurance coverage.

Risky Business: Are You Covered? 

June 12, 2024 – 5:30PM – 7:30PM EST

The panel of legal and insurance professionals will share potential scenarios and dive into a wide scope of contractual risks, including valuable insurance strategies to keep you covered and protect your bottom line. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to understand these risks and impacts on your business. Please note that this is a members-only event.