Strategies for the New Insurance Recovery Landscape

Join Anderson Kill and RIMS New York for an afternoon tackling the toughest issues facing policyholders today.

The stakes have never been higher.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate risk. Cyberattacks have become more sophisticated and costly. Directors and Officers face unprecedented scrutiny. Insurers are taking increasingly aggressive coverage positions. The strategies that protected organizations five years ago—and in some cases even last year—may no longer be enough.

• Are you seeking out the right strategy to tackle your insurance recovery issue?
• Are you struggling to understand how to navigate the advent of AI and how it may impact your recoveries?

This conference is built to address these issues and more.

Our distinguished speakers will explore:

• Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance: What’s Changed and Why it Matters?
• AI & Cyber Insurance: Emerging Risks and Coverage Challenges
• The State of the Insurance Market: A Broker’s Perspective
• Duty to Defend: A Roadmap to Maximizing Defense Cost Recovery

Whether you’re a risk manager, general counsel, in-house attorney, broker, CFO, executive, or business leader, this is more than a conference—it’s an opportunity to learn from the firm that has spent three decades helping shape the policyholder landscape and protecting some of the world’s most recognized companies.

Agenda: 

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Registration & Networking Lunch

Welcome and Introduction

12:05 – 12:45 p.m. / First Keynote Address

A Fireside Chat: Leveraging Soft Market Savings for Risk Improvement

Christie Weinstein is the Senior Director of Risk Management at Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. (formerly of Honeywell). Christie is on the Executive Committee of RIMS Board of Directors and is currently Board Secretary and will serve as the Board Treasurer in 2027.

12:45 – 1:25 p.m. / Session 1: Inside the 2026 Insurance Market – A Brokers’ Perspective

Gain an inside look at the 2026 insurance market from leading insurance brokers navigating today’s evolving risk landscape. Panelists will discuss current market conditions, pricing and capacity trends, emerging coverage challenges, and how insurers are responding to increasingly complex risks.

Moderator: Regan Samson Attorney Anderson Kill

Speakers: R. Damian Brew, Managing Director, FINPRO Marsh / Jeff Buzen, Partner ‑ Head of M&A McGill and Partners / Shruti Engstrom, Managing Director, Solutions E&O/Cyber Product and Claims – AON

1:25 – 2:10 p.m. / Session 2: D&O Liability Insurance – What’s Changing and Why It Matters

This session will examine the evolving D&O liability landscape and the emerging risks that are reshaping coverage for corporate directors and officers. Panelists will discuss developments in securities litigation, regulatory enforcement, emerging technologies, and other exposures that may impact D&O programs. The discussion will also address changing policy terms, insurer positions, and strategies policyholders can use to protect and maximize their D&O coverage.

Speakers: Raymond A. Mascia Jr., Shareholder, Anderson Kill / Tim Daileader, President, Drivetrain, LLC / Jonathan E. Meek, Partner, Wilson Elser

2:10 – 2:20 p.m. / Break

2:20 – 3:15 p.m. / Session 3: What Does An “Exceedingly Broad” Duty to Defend Mean in 2026 – A Roadmap to Maximizing Defense Cost

This session will explore the scope of an insurer’s “exceedingly broad” duty to defend and what it means for policyholders facing increasingly complex litigation. The discussion will examine key coverage issues that can trigger a defense obligation, common insurer challenges to defense costs, and strategies for maximizing available defense coverage. Attendees will gain practical insights into preserving and enforcing their rights to a defense while navigating today’s evolving legal and insurance landscape.

Moderator: William G. Passannante, Shareholder, Anderson Kill

Speakers: Evan Shapiro, Partner, Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP / Jason Weeks, Vice President, Risk Management, Hendrick Automotive Group / John J. Clarke, Jr., Partner, DLA Piper LLP (US)

3:15 – 4:00 p.m. / Session 4: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of AI Insurance

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms business operations, the design and deployment of AI tools are creating new and evolving risks for organizations. This session will examine how AI technologies are developed and used, including the potential for errors, bias, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, intellectual property concerns, and unintended consequences that can lead to significant losses. Panelists will explore the emerging regulatory landscape and how governments are addressing accountability, transparency, and oversight of AI systems. The discussion will also address how businesses can identify and manage these real-world risks—and whether existing insurance policies are equipped to respond.

Moderator: Marshall Gilinsky, Shareholder, Anderson Kill

Speaker: Dan Schuleman, Co‑founder and CEO, Qumis / Rick Swedloff, Vice Dean and Professor of Law, Rutgers Law School

4:00 – 4:05 p.m. / Closing Remarks

4:05 – 5:30 p.m. / Cocktail Reception