News/Events

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National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2016 Annual Conference

Todd Harshman, together with Kammy Poff of Allstate Insurance and Joseph Willis of Trover Solutions, Inc., presented the “State of Affairs” for the Legislative Affairs Committee at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2016 Annual Conference.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Presentation of “Recent Developments, Trends and Decisions in Property Subrogation” to national insurer

Brad Gordon and Emma Gaddipati presented “Recent Developments, Trends, and Decisions in Property Subrogation” to a national insurer’s claims office.

Appleton, Wisconsin

Live Burn to Learn

On September 14, 2016, Brad Gordon presented, “Investigation, Spoliation and Privilege…What Should I Share with Third Parties,” at the Unified live burn and seminar entitled, “Live Burn to Learn.”

Green Bay, Wisconsin

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 921

Mark Grotefeld has been invited to participate in a Task Group for NFPA 921-Chapter 28 Wildfire Investigations. The objective of this Task Group is to review and propose updates to Chapter 28 Wildfire Investigations for the 2020 Edition of NFPA 921. Ultimately, the proposals, recommendations and updates of the Task Group will be considered and voted on by the full Fire Investigations Technical Committee.

Presentation of “Illinois Claims Handling” to national insurer

William Hoffmann, Kathleen Reid and Jonathan Tofilon presented “Illinois Claims Handling,” an accredited continuing education course, to a national insurer’s claims office.

Birmingham, Alabama

National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference

William Hoffmann, along with John Foster, presented “Aggregation of Product Liability Claims: What Does the Future Hold?” at the NASP 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference

Waylon Pickett presented “Follow the Testing: Finding Product Liability Evidence at Underwriters Laboratories,” at the NASP 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fire Investigation for the Insurance Professional

Brad Gordon and Emma Gaddipati presented, “What and What Not Must Be Shared With Third Parties,” at the Fire Investigation for the Insurance Professional joint training event, sponsored by the Illinois  IAAI, IASIU, NSPII,and  NASP organizations.

Orland Park, Illinois

National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference

William Hoffmann, along with Tom Paolini and Bob Stutman, presented “Spark Notes: Current Trends in Product Liability on CSST, Small Appliance, and Plumbing Failure Claims,” at the NASP 2016 Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida