This program provides information on topics of interest to consumers, and the lawyers who advise them, regarding their purchases of, and problems with, life, health, auto, and homeowners insurance. Topics include resolving claims and disputes, coverage gaps, common and mandatory coverages, government resources, who needs to be licensed, and more. A representative from the NY Department of Financial Services also explains how the Department assists consumers.

Speakers:

Emily Clark, Community Service Society

James Dees, Consumers Assistance Unit, NYS Dept of Financial Services

Drexel Harris, Associate General Counsel, Reliance Insurance Company (In Liquidation)

Ann Kramer, ReedSmith LLP

Richard Liskov, Senior Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP

Sponsoring Association Committee:

Insurance Law Committee, Drexel B. Harris, Jr. , Chair