BatesCarey’s Jonathan A. Cipriani and Abigail E. Rocap discuss the far-reaching impact of COVID-19 on six industries to aid insurers who are currently attempting to assess ultimate exposure.

In the most recent update from the BatesCarey COVID-19 team, Adam H. Fleischer and Michael H. Passman summarize the civil authority provision.

Robert J. Bates, Jr. and Nicholas R. Novak outline the expected business interruption claims and issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

BatesCarey’s Adam H. Fleischer and David J. Buishas examine the implications of COVID-19. 

BatesCarey’s Jordon S. Steinway will lead a discussion regarding coverage considerations for social service institutions with a casualty claims group.

Michael H. Passman, Gustavo A. Otalvora and I. Jordan Lowe contributed to the 2020 edition of "Insurance Law," an Illinois insurance law handbook published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

BatesCarey’s Jordon S. Steinway will present to a public entity underwriting team at its annual Planning Meeting on January 29, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas.

There is an ongoing national trend to revive time-barred civil child sexual abuse claims which will likely result in insurers continuing to receive a large number of sexual abuse claims in 2020.

BatesCarey is pleased to announce that Allyson C. Spacht will present “The National Opioid Crisis — Who Pays for the Solution?” at the 2020 CLM Annual Conference in Dallas from March 18-20.

In a recent opinion, the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, has provided useful guidance to general liability carriers facing construction defect claims on the “occurrence” and “property damage” requirements, and on determining the duty to defend.  Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London v. Metropolitan Builders, Inc.; & AIG Property Casualty Company, 2019 IL App (1st) 190517.