Events

High Stakes and Shifting Tides: Strategies for Risk Professionals in Today’s Litigious Environment

DEI Studio, DEI-Booth#737
Speaker: Jennifer Akre

In the evolving legal landscape, you must anticipate potential claims, leverage data-driven insights and implement early intervention strategies all while acknowledging the real possibility of nuclear verdicts. As jury expectations and social inflation drive up claim values, prepare to better understand plaintiff tactics and how partnerships with defense teams can control litigation costs and outcomes. Learn to break down silos between risk management, claims and legal teams to foster stronger defense strategies and better claim resolutions. Examine transparency and alignment in high-stakes litigation. Study the strategic value of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for better risk assessment, improved jury connections, stronger defense narratives, reduced bias and fairer courtroom outcomes.

Proceeding with Caution: Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Insurance Industry for the Greater Good

Tuesday, May 6 at 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

DEI-Booth#737
Speaker: Jennifer Akre

How are companies continuing their DEIB efforts despite the challenges posed by recent executive orders? In this session, insurance executives will discuss the steps they have taken over the past few years to drive DEIB within their companies, the concerns they have heard and addressed, key metrics they use to measure the success of their programs, and any adjustments made in response to recent political factors or employee concerns. The panel will also discuss how they plan to continue recruiting and retaining diverse talent despite potential constraints on DEIB programs.

The Supreme Court Impact on the Future of DEI Programs

Wednesday, May 7 at 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

DEI-Booth#737
Speaker: Ashley Paige Fetyko

In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court decided two companion landmark cases: Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. (SFFA) v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, and SFFA v. UNC et. al. The Court ruled that race can no longer be considered in the college admissions process. Take a look at the debate over—and criticism of—corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs that this has sparked. Discover what organizations are doing with their DEI programs. Discuss the practical impact of court decisions on employment law. Keep up to date on claims trends related to reverse discrimination. Prepare to move forward in a meaningful way knowing what should be considered when implementing your organization’s DEI program.

Funding a Crisis: Third-Party Litigation Funding and Its Nuclear Fallout

Wednesday, May 7 at 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

179A
Speaker: Ashley Paige Fetyko

The booming third-party litigation funding (TPLF) industry is fueling nuclear verdicts, social inflation and untenable risk portfolios with judicial system integrity and national security at risk. Join a panel of experts as they discuss how this multibillion-dollar industry functions, the far-reaching ripple effects and the missing regulations that could stop the madness. Get a clearer understanding of the relationship between TPLF and nuclear verdicts. Follow the legislative efforts to curb TPLF’s damaging effects. Consider concrete steps that could increase transparency and mitigate risk.