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2024 Property Insurance Claims Group (PICG) Conference

Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the 2024 Property Insurance Claims Group (PICG) Conference in London. The 2024 PICG Conference theme is “Not every loss is a Catastrophe” – back to basics and focusing on what we do as an industry. If you are attending, be sure to check out the following session:

Vincent Raboteau will present “When Peril Strikes Paradise: The Emergency Response to the Lahaina Fire, the Interaction with the Hawaiian People, and the Importance of Respecting Cultural Differences and Local Traditions” on Thursday, May 9th from 2:15pm-3:10pm.

Mark Grotefeld, Daniel Berglund, and Anooj Thakrar will also be attending the conference.

London, England

National Wildland Fire Conference

Grotefeld Hoffmann is one of several hosts of several hosts of the National Wildland Fire Conference, which has previously been known as the Wildfire Litigation Conference and is back in 2024. The three-day event being held April 26-28 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California brings together a diverse group of professionals dedicated to addressing the environmental, economic, legal, social, scientific, and technological issues surrounding wildland fires. If you are attending the conference, be sure to check out the following session:

Mark Grotefeld, together with Bryan Spitulski of Envista Forensics, will present “The Threat of Wildfires Is Rising and So is AI” on Saturday, April 27th from 3:45pm-4:30pm. The presentation will focus on AI driven technologies and solutions to predict, investigate, fight and manage wildfire, taking advantage of advances in camera, satellite, and artificial intelligence technology.

Adam Romney will be  speaking on the increasing availability of inverse condemnation actions as a tool for obtaining compensation for wildfire damage to private property caused by privately-owned utilities outside the State of California; with a particular focus on recent wildfire cases in Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, and Colorado on Sunday, April 28th from 10:15am-11:00am.

Monterey, California

International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 75th Anniversary International Training Conference

Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 75th Anniversary International Training Conference. If you’re attending, be sure to check out the following session:

Brad Gordon, together with Daniel Jaeger of Chubb, Jack Roble of West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, and Jason Mardirosian of IAAI will present a two-part session titled “Insurance Claims for Fire & Explosion Investigators” on Thursday, April 11th from 8:00am-12:00pm.

Join Brad, Dan, Jason, and Jack for this insightful presentation on the inner workings of the insurance industry and its impact on fire investigations. Gain a deeper understanding of important insurance policy provisions, the adjustment process, and key decisions in subrogation claims, coverage denials, and liability defense. Learn from these industry leaders about the roles of insurance professionals in investigative teams, and discover why they make certain decisions, such as closing a claim early or allowing mitigation contractors on site. Whether you’re new to private sector investigations or a seasoned pro, there’s sure to be something new to learn about the way the insurance industry works. Don’t miss out!

Las Vegas, Nevada

2024 Power Conference

Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to sponsor the 2024 Power Conference at New York Marriott Downtown as a Bronze Sponsor. Larry Bowman and David Fisk of Grotefeld Hoffmann’s Dallas office represented the firm at the conference, which included a keynote address on AI and discussions about conventional power generation, complex mining losses, the current state of renewables, and energy transition challenges, among other topics.

PowerCon’s mission is to deliver interactive educational and analytical content regarding the associated risks for the onshore energy, petrochemical, and power industries to a diverse audience of risk managers, insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party service providers who specialize in these areas of risk.

New York, New York

National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Spring Conference

Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals Spring Conference at The Hotel Hersey in Hersey, Pennsylvania. If you’re attending, be sure to check out the following session:

Laura Johnson and Zach Lucio will present “The Basic Standard of Care: The Reasonably Prudent Person Standard” on Thursday, March 21st from 12:30pm-1:30pm.

Most of us like to think we’re reasonable people, but compared to who? What does it mean to be a reasonably prudent person? In the legal context, the “reasonably prudent person” is a curious standard that refers to a hypothetical reasonably prudent person’s reaction to the actual circumstances alleged in a case and serves as a comparative standard for courts to assess liability. Laura and Zach will explore the interpretations, explanations, and implications of the reasonably prudent person standard when it comes to negligence claims.

Hersey, Pennsylvania

Forensics Engineering Conference

Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the 2024 Forensic Engineering Conference at UT Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering. The Forensic Engineering Conference is designed for civil, architectural, and mechanical engineers. If you’re attending, be sure to check out the following session:

David Fisk, together with Juan Carlos Araiza of EFI Global, will present “The Crucial Role of Forensic Engineering in Subrogation Litigation” on Thursday, February 8th from 10:20am-11:20am.

Austin, Texas

Property and Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB) 2023 Large Loss Conference

Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the Property and Liability Resource Bureau 2023 Large Loss Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. If you’re attending, be sure to check out the following session:

Patrick Jarosch, together with James Wood of The Hanover Insurance Group and Shannon Pierce of Lerch Bates, will present “Supercell-Subro: Catastrophe Claim Case Study” on November 16th at 1:00pm.

Atlanta, Georgia

National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2023 Annual Conference

Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals 25th Anniversary Annual Conference at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. If you’re attending, be sure to check out the following sessions:

Meghan Rodda, together with Stephen Cyr of Derrevere, Stevens, Black & Cozad, will present “Subro 911: How to Resuscitate Your Subro Case” on Monday, November 6th from 11:00am-12:00pm.

Susan Benson, along with Matthew Bachochin, Doug Bruening, Daran Kiefer, Caitlin Miller, Joe Pleasant, Glenna Roberts, and Deanna Smith will present “Mastering Challenges in an Automobile Subrogation Trial” on Monday, November 6th from 11:00am-12:00pm. (Part 1) and 1:00pm.-2:00pm. (Part 2).

Anooj Thakar, together with Thomas Sing and Jake Skaggs, will present “And Boom Goes the Dynamite: The Intricacies of Investigating Massive Explosions” on November 6th from 1:00pm-2:00pm.

Tim Poeschl and Patrick Jarosch will present “Builder’s Risk Subrogation: Worth the Risk?“ on Tuesday, November 7th from 10:30am-11:30am.

Tim Poeschl and Patrick Jarosch, together with Coleman Foley of AFICS and Patti Rutzinski of Secura, will present “Liar Liar–Courtroom/Deposition Testimony” on November 7th from 3:00pm-4:00pm.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

ABA Forum on Construction Law

Grotefeld Hoffmann is excited to be part of the ABA 2023 Construction Law Foundation’s San Francisco Regional Program presented by the ABA Forum on Construction Law. If you’re attending, be sure to check out the following session:

Jordan Everakes, together with Kevin Marler of MC Consultants, will be speaking on masonry-related construction defect claims on November 3rd from 2:25pm-3:25pm.

San Francisco, California

Illinois Chapter of the IAAI Northern Zone Conference

Brad Gordon presented at the Northern Zone Conference for the Illinois Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators in Aurora, Illinois.

Aurora, Illinois

National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2022 Annual Conference

Tim Poeschl and Patrick Jarosch, together with Allison Pettey of AFICS and Paul Rocheford of Arthur Chapman, will present “Back to the Future–Zoom Deposition Tips, Tactics, and Tricks“ on Monday, November 7th from 1:00-2:00pm at the NASP 2022 Annual Conference.

David Fisk, along with Todd Metzger of Schaefer Engineering, will present “Let’s Get Physical–Considerations When Conducting Physical Experiments in Fire Investigations” on Tuesday, November 8th from 12:30-1:30pm at the NASP 2022 Annual Conference.

Marco Island, Florida

National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2021 Spring Conference

Mark McGuire and Doug Rayburn, origin and cause investigator with Rayburn FSI, presented “Use of Advanced Drone-Based Sensors to Document and Analyze Fire Inspection Sites,” at the NASP 2021 Virtual Spring Conference.