This session will examine in-house litigation counsel’s role in insurance risk management, with a focus on the following topics:

1. Issues concerning the right to independent counsel paid for by the insurer when conflicts of interest arise.
2. Concerns over settling cases or claims without insurer consent.
3. Pursuing insurance coverage claims when faced with a denial of coverage or reservation of rights.
4. Issues concerning the settlement of coverage claims.
5. Litigation counsel’s role in obtaining and evaluation liability insurance coverage.