In the newest episode of the Employment Law Counselor Podcast titled “The Ins and Outs of A Successful Employment Mediation,” hosts Victoria Fuller and Laura Corvo are joined by Hon. Thomas J. Rueter (Ret.), a seasoned mediator and arbitrator and April Quire, a Senior Claims Examiner with Arch Insurance who has participated in countless mediations.

This podcast shares real-world insights and provides both the mediator’s and insurer’s view of how to successfully mediate employment claims, along with practical strategies that go beyond the usual negotiation playbook. You will also hear how confidentiality and mediator proposals can help move even the toughest cases toward resolution.

This episode of The Employment Law Counselor podcast in collaboration with PLUS, is hosted by Victoria Fuller, Partner, and Laura Corvo, Counsel,  and features guest James Baffa, Assistant Vice President – Claims at Berkley Select. Together, they discuss the risks created by the changing legal landscape around majority‑group discrimination claims. The conversation explores recent Supreme Court case decisions, the EEOC’s shift in enforcement priorities, and offers tips for employers to minimize their legal risk.

In episode two, Jessica Centeno of Kroll interviews featured guest, Nadia Hoyte of USI Insurance Services, to learn more about her journey in the industry, her outlook on trends and emerging issues, and her passion for insurance.

Happy Holidays from The Employment Law Counselor Podcast! The newest episode, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) and hosted by Victoria Fuller, Partner, and Laura Corvo, Counsel, focuses on issues employers grapple with during the holiday season. This conversation offers employers an array of advice on navigating the holiday season, including a cautionary tale about an incident at an office holiday party. The episode also dives into the issues many employers face as they wind down 2025 and gear up for 2026 such as: managing year-end bonuses, employee leave obligations, new AI technologies, new state laws and more.

Special thanks goes to White and Williams, LLP for partnership in the production of this episode.

In this episode of The Employment Law Counselor podcast, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, hosts Victoria Fuller and Laura Corvo are joined by their colleague Victoria Ranieri to discuss the different types of artificial intelligence already in use in the workplace, and some of the potential legal risks that AI presents employers.  

Special thanks goes to White and Williams, LLP for partnership in the production of this episode.

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In this episode of The Employment Law Counselor, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Victoria Fuller, Partner and Co-Chair of Labor and Employment Practice Group, and Laura Corvo, Counsel, are joined by William Raven, Associate, for a discussion titled, “Reductions in Risk for Reductions in Force.” This episode dives into key considerations for any employer planning, or potentially planning, to downsize its workforce, including risk mitigation, legal compliance, severance considerations, messaging and more. 

In the latest episode of The Employment Law Counselor, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, White and Williams Labor and Employment attorneys Laura Corvo and Andrea Moss examine the lessons employers can learn from recent news headlines involving government officials who inadvertently included a journalist on Signal Chat where sensitive information was discussed.  Looking at the news headlines from a slightly different angle, Laura and Andrea discuss the many risks employers face when their employees utilize electronic communication tools such as inadvertent disclosure of confidential information and exposure to workplace harassment claims.  Laura and Andrea offer suggestion for best practices in managing those risks including developing strong written policies, training and enforcement.

In this episode, we'll break down key concepts, address common questions, and provide insights tailored to the insurance sector, ensuring you can confidently discuss AI with clients and colleagues. Whether you're new to the topic or just looking to brush up on your knowledge, Demystifying AI is here to equip you with the understanding you need to stay ahead in today's fast-evolving tech landscape.

This episode of The Employment Law Counselor Hosted by Jeff Stewart, features guest John Baker, Director of Labor Relations, Del Lago Resort and Casino. In advance of the upcoming presidential election, Jeff and John discuss what restrictions employers can put in place about discussing politics in the workplace, what protections employees have and how some political discussions can lead to liability under discrimination statutes.

Special thanks goes to White and Williams, LLP for partnership in the production of this episode. 

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Join us in this episode for a deep dive in into the evolving landscape of legal professional liability risks in today’s digital age and beyond. We explore persistent threats like wire fraud targeting law firms, the future of claims in trusts and estates practice areas, and examine potential post-pandemic influences on LPL risks, including the shift to remote work. Our expert panel offers insights and practical advice on navigating these challenges, making this episode essential listening for legal professionals and insurers alike.

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Special thanks goes to White and Williams, LLP for partnership in the production of this episode.

Episode 2 of The Precipice explores the rapidly evolving and expanding cyber liability risks we face, how these constantly evolving risks are impacting society at large, the mind-boggling costs of dealing with the impacts of cyber-crime, and how the volatile risk exposure presented is being addressed by the cyber insurance community.  In the course of a thoughtful and illuminating discussion of where this is all heading with two leading national cyber liability experts, listeners will be provided with insights on the history and evolution of cyber coverage.  They will also be provided with an insider’s view on how cyber underwriting and coverages are responding to the continuing evolution and  ever growing scale of the risks.  And they will be offered guidance on what can be done to try to manage and mitigate the risk, along with a peek into the future regarding where we can anticipate things moving both with respect to the nature of the risk and the insurance options that will be available to address it, in the years ahead.   

Special thanks goes to White and Williams, LLP for partnership in the production of this episode. 

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Tune in to discover where the currents of management and professional liability are shifting, what to watch for in risk assessment, and how defenses can be fortified against what’s coming our way.

Episode 1 illuminates the potential landmines inherent in contemporary attorney advertising, shedding light on the professional ethics concerns and most significant liability risks that lawyers and law firms must navigate today. The episode also offers insights into how practitioners can proactively try to mitigate these risks, an assessment of and strategies for defending against the varied legal claims that may arise, and a consideration of the relevant insurance products that can be used as part of a comprehensive risk management strategy.

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Jeff and John cover various instances of retaliation complaints and provisions, while also presenting examples of protected activity of employees and adverse employment actions and consequences.

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Ransomware attacks continue to rise in 2023. This podcast addresses the state of the cyber response to these attacks as well as the U.S. government’s National Cyber Security Strategy and the FBI’s recently announced heightened proactive strategy to disrupt ransomware threat actors. Questions remain as to whether these actions will lead to a decrease in the number of ransomware attacks that business entities sustain, or whether an increase in ransomware attacks will occur as a result of the decentralization of the threat actors. The presenters also discuss how these actions could affect the claims and underwriting environment for insurers and their insureds.

While the focus of Lars’ national practice is in ERISA litigation, Lars also represents plan fiduciaries and other stakeholders in matters concerning plan funding, restructuring, withdrawal liability, and plan termination.

Lars serves as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.

Joseph Kelly – SVP & Employment, ERISA & Fidelity National Practice Leader at Sompo International

Joseph “Joe” Kelly is the National Practice Leader for Sompo International’s Employment, ERISA & Fidelity products.  Joe is charged with growing Sompo International’s EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity books of business by working with distribution partners to find opportunities to provide creative risk transfer solutions for their clients.  Additionally, Joe has developed underwriting tools, training protocols, and data analytics to ensure that these product lines and underwritten consistently and profitably.  

Joe has over 20 years of insurance industry experience as both an underwriter and a broker.  Prior to joining Sompo International, he ran the National Private & Not-For-Profit Management Liability Practice for CNA.  Joe has prior management liability experience at St. Paul/Travelers, Aon, and AIG.  In addition to underwriting management liability for both private and public companies, he has managed professional liability, financial institutions, and public entity lines of business.

John Cornell Fuller is also a partner at Fox Rothschild and is the other co-chair of the firm's Director and Officer's Liability and Corporate Governance Practice Group. John has extensive experience defending directors and officers of public and private corporations in claims stemming from the discharge of their duties and management decisions.

Since 2015, Stephanie and John have been co-authoring articles on topics of interest to corporate boards and directors for a variety of publications, including Corporate Compliance Insights, The Legal Intelligencer, and the Wiley Board Leadership Journal. 

John Cornell Fuller is also a partner at Fox Rothschild and is the other co-chair of the firm's Director and Officer's Liability and Corporate Governance Practice Group. John has extensive experience defending directors and officers of public and private corporations in claims stemming from the discharge of their duties and management decisions.

Since 2015, Stephanie and John have been co-authoring articles on topics of interest to corporate boards and directors for a variety of publications, including Corporate Compliance Insights, The Legal Intelligencer, and the Wiley Board Leadership Journal. 

John Cornell Fuller is also a partner at Fox Rothschild and is the other co-chair of the firm's Directors’ and Officers’ Liability and Corporate Governance Practice Group. John has extensive experience defending directors and officers of public and private corporations in claims stemming from the discharge of their duties and management decisions. Since 2015, Stephanie and John have been co-authoring articles on topics of interest to corporate boards and directors for a variety of publications, including Corporate Compliance Insights, The Legal Intelligencer, and the Wiley Board of Leadership Journal.

In this podcast episode, Professor Nancy B. Rapoport, and Joseph R. Tiano Jr., Esq. discuss using billing data and data analytics tools to predict an individual legal professional's risk of committing legal malpractice so that measures can be taken to prevent the risk from turning into reality.

Brian Braden and Rob Crocitto sat down to talk about the upcoming event. You can listen to their conversation here!

The arrival of a second full school year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic brings with it new challenges, such as, vaccine mandates and whether to mask or not to mask. While the arrival of the vaccines created much optimism for student and employee health and wellbeing and economic recovery, it also raises important human capital, legal and logistical considerations for organizations as they prepare. This podcast will explore:

• Health & wellbeing considerations as it relates to back to school efforts

• Vaccine and/or mask mandates

• Legal considerations for employees and students

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"The Administration is going to be more active,” cautioned Carl Metzger, “[There is] going to be a ramp-up of intensity and scrutiny by this administration.”

Areas of the panel’s focus included: (i) the impact of executive orders and how the latest seems a “shot across the bow”, (ii) gamification and other SEC rulemaking priorities—some of which are beginning to look a lot like event-based SCAs, (iii) expect more enforcement; (iv) how will environmental challenges like inflation and scarce resources impact our D&O insurance industry; and (vi) how will the new capacity in D&O impact our markets? Has the pendulum begun to swing back?

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After graduating from the University of Montana in 1996 with a degree in finance he began his career with The Chubb Corporation. David co-founded and serves on the board of Grateful Nation Montana, a first-of-its-kind in the nation organization that provides tutoring, mentoring and a college education for the children of Montana soldiers killed while on active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has appeared on NBC Nightly News, Fox & Friends and numerous other television and radio outlets talking about the need to make funding educations for the children of our fallen soldiers a national priority. David served as President of PLUS (Professional Liability Underwriting Society), the largest insurance industry association focused on education.

He currently serves on the board of the Bank of Montana, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and is Board Chair of The Maureen & Mike Mansfield Center, which promotes better understanding of Asia and of U.S. relations with Asia. He has presented to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), focusing on expropriation and kidnap/ransom in Asia and the Middle East, and he has spoken and written extensively on the subject of insurance risk transfer. In 2010 David authored a book titled The Best Quotes on Business, Leadership & Life.

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Ms. Colwin has defended thousands of cases throughout the country to a favorable result and won over ninety percent of her numerous trials and arbitrations.  She regularly litigates business disputes and defends corporations and executives of Fortune 500 companies accused of wrongdoing, including claims of sexual misconduct. 

Prior to private practice, Ms. Colwin served as an Administrative Law Judge for the New York State Division of Human Rights.  During these nine years of service, while a partner at a major regional New York law firm, she presided over three thousand cases brought under federal and state discrimination laws.

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John Benedetto

John is currently the President of Berkley Professional Liability. He joined the WR Berkley organization in October 2008 after a 16 year career at AIG. His most recent position at AIG was President of the National Accounts Division (publicly traded companies with revenues over $500mm) of AIG Executive Liability.  In addition to this day-to-day responsibility he had oversight responsibility for the Corporate Accounts Division (publicly traded companies with revenues below $500mm) John held a succession of underwriting and management positions throughout his career at AIG.  He has underwritten and managed various management liability products including but not limited to: public company D&O, private company D&O, GPL, Employment Practices and Fiduciary Liability.  

Prior to his employment at AIG, John worked within the Private Client Group of Merrill Lynch. John graduated from Boston University with a BSBA in Finance and International Management in 1989.

John is currently a Trustee of PLUS and a board member of The Bridge.

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Sarah represents organizations of all sizes in employment-related matters and advises companies on proactive compliance with employment and wage and hour laws. Sarah is an experienced trial lawyer in both the Federal and California Superior Courts, with a focus on harassment, whistle-blower, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, PAGA and wage and hour matters.

Her litigation practice includes defending employment actions under the Fair Employment and Housing Act including gender, pregnancy, race, ancestry, color, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, wrongful termination claims, whistleblower claims, wage and hour claims, and retaliation matters. Sarah also represents employers in administrative actions before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

In 1998, Sarah received the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services. An active member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), Sarah currently serves on the Board of Trustees and is the current board liaison to the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.  She chaired the Women’s Leadership Network event in Los Angeles in September 2012 and from 2009 to 2011, she served as Southern California Chapter Chairperson.

Matthew Sgnilek, Partner in the Employment practice at O’Hagan Meyer

Matthew represents employers in a variety of employment cases and administrative actions, including claims for civil rights violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination,  American Disabilities Act (ADA) violations, unfair business practices, misappropriation of trade secrets, as well as Private Attorney General’s Act (PAGA), individual and class action wage & hour  disputes. Matt represents employers in both state and federal courts, in arbitration, and before state and federal agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. Matt conducts employee classification audits, payroll audits, HR best practices audits, and workplace investigations.  Matt also provides preventive counseling to his clients and works with them to ensure compliant HR policies and documents are in place..  Matt is a frequent speaker providing seminars and workshops on employment issues, including Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Training to executives, supervisors, managers and human resources professionals.

Kelly Thoerig, Managing Director, Employment Practices Liability Coverage Leader at Marsh

Kelly is Marsh’s U.S. Employment Practices Liability and Wage and Hour Coverage Leader and is primarily responsible for manuscripting EPL and W&H policies, leading policy and insurer new product reviews, and drafting endorsements. In addition, Kelly is a claims advocate for Marsh’s FINPRO practice, specializing in complex coverage and claims issues concerning EPL, W&H, D&O, professional liability, crime, and cyber insurance, where she calls upon her prior law firm experience representing insurance carriers in coverage disputes. Kelly frequently presents at industry seminars nationwide on various insurance coverage topics.

Mike’s responsibility is to drive growth and provide strategic leadership in the area of professional liability.  Mike’s key focus is the management and development of existing programs, new programs, business development and marketing planning.   Mike oversees the underwriting, operations, and sales departments that support the professional liability programs.

Mike is also responsible for coordinating the program management for USI Affinity’s endorsed insurance programs, including The New York State Bar Association, The New Jersey State Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, DC Bar, Boston Bar, and Delaware State Bar Association.  With more than 15 years of industry experience, Mike has worked extensively on many facets of insurance programs for professional service firms. Prior to joining USI Affinity, Mike spent over 8 years with Aon in a variety of management roles. Most notably, Mike was the Assistant Vice President and National Sales Manager for Aon Affinity’s Healthcare Division, and spent time as the National Sales Manager for the AICPA Accountant’s Professional Liability Program.

Mike currently sits on the NYSBA Cyber Subcommittee and NJSBA Cyber Security Task Force.  Mike spent 3 years on the NJ Supreme Court AD Hoc Committee on Attorney Malpractice Insurance.  Mike served 3 terms on the Law Practice Management Services Committee of the DC Bar. In 2019, Mike testified in front of the NJ Assembly Judiciary Committee in favor of the passing of A-4880 which would provide legal malpractice reform in NJ.  Mike is a regular speaker and panelist for the Law Practice Sections of the NYSBA, NJSBA, and NJICLE regarding Insurance and Risk Management topics relative to the legal industry.

Brett Scher, Partner at Kaufman Dolowich & Voluk, LLP.

Brett’s practice includes litigation in the fields of professional and cyber liability, class action defense, insurance coverage disputes, and commercial matters. Mr. Scher’s practice addresses litigation on the trial and appellate levels throughout the United States in both state and federal courts. In the area of professional liability, his practice includes complex attorney malpractice claims arising from underlying commercial litigation, securities law, real estate, personal injury, corporate governance, entertainment law, and patent/trademark issues. He also represents several companies with respect to the defense of individual and class action claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.  With respect to cyber liability, Mr. Scher handles data security incident responses for law firms and small to medium enterprise companies, including the use of digital forensics, crisis management, consumer notification and regulatory compliance, as well as securing credit monitoring and identity protection services for affected individuals.  In addition, Mr. Scher has successfully defended and resolved multiple data breach-related lawsuits and demands.

Mr. Scher also represents insurance brokers/agents, accountants, actuaries and third party administrators on errors and omissions claims. He also focuses on claims involving real estate issues, including the defense of home appraisers, surveyors, home inspectors, real estate agents, lenders, building management companies, co-op an

Gail Arkin is the General Counsel of Berkley Cyber Risk Solutions, located in  Morristown, NJ.  Her responsibilities include the development of cyber insurance products and managing all regulatory, compliance, distribution and corporate legal matters. Gail has over 20 years of insurance experience, including over 15 years developing cyber products, and previously held the positions of senior vice president & general counsel for a financial lines division, general counsel for a wholesale and retail division, and a claims officer for professional and management liability lines of insurance.

Tom Finan, Cyber Growth Leader at Willis Towers Watson

Tom Finan is a Cyber Growth Leader within Willis Towers Watson’s FINEX Cyber/E&O Practice.  In this role, Tom advances the company’s integrated approach to cybersecurity across all aspects of people, capital, and technology risk.  Tom previously worked as the Chief Strategy Officer of Ark Network Security Solutions.  He also served as Senior Cybersecurity Strategist and Counsel with the Department of Homeland Security’s National Protection and Programs Directorate.  While at DHS, Tom established and led the agency’s cybersecurity insurance initiative in support of implementation of Executive Order 13636, “Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity.”  To advance that effort, he created DHS’ Cyber Incident Data and Analysis Working Group (CIDAWG), a private-public engagement forum that examined how a cyber incident data repository could help meet the information and analysis requirements of the insurance industry and technical cybersecurity professionals.  Tom previously served as the Staff Director and Counsel for the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment with the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security.

James Giszczak, Member at McDonald Hopkins

James is a member at the law McDonald Hopkins. He is chair of the litigation department and  co-chair of the data privacy and cybersecurity practice group. He advises clients regarding data security measures and responding to security breaches involving sensitive personal information and protected health information. He works with clients in a myriad of industries to assess and implement appropriate data security safeguards. Jim also litigates matters involving data security and data privacy, including defending single plaintiff and class action lawsuits.

Gail Arkin is the General Counsel of Berkley Cyber Risk Solutions, located in  Morristown, NJ.  Her responsibilities include the development of cyber insurance products and managing all regulatory, compliance, distribution and corporate legal matters. Gail has over 20 years of insurance experience, including over 15 years developing cyber products, and previously held the positions of senior vice president & general counsel for a financial lines division, general counsel for a wholesale and retail division, and a claims officer for professional and management liability lines of insurance.

James Giszczak, Member at McDonald Hopkins

James is a member at the law McDonald Hopkins. He is chair of the litigation department and  co-chair of the data privacy and cybersecurity practice group. He advises clients regarding data security measures and responding to security breaches involving sensitive personal information and protected health information. He works with clients in a myriad of industries to assess and implement appropriate data security safeguards. Jim also litigates matters involving data security and data privacy, including defending single plaintiff and class action lawsuits.

Jason D. Krauss, Cyber/ E&O Thought & Product Leader, FINEX North America at Willis Towers Watson

Jason joined Willis Towers Watson in 2016 as a Cyber/E&O Thought and Product Leader.  Jason is a resource on the FINEX North America Cyber/Tech E&O brokerage team, providing dedicated analytical support to the brokers on specific national accounts coupled with thought leadership and developing improved capabilities for the entire team.

Prior to joining WTW, Jason was with Arch Insurance Group for 12 years, where he served as an Assistant Vice President in Enterprise Product Development within the Corporate Underwriting Department and worked closely with underwriters in drafting policies and endorsements. While at Arch, Jason focused on a number of products including Cyber, D&O, EPL and Professional Liability including lawyers, real estate professionals, accountants, captive agents, broker dealers, and architects and engineers.  Before joining Product Development at Arch, Jason managed a claims team in adjusting professional liability claims.

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Kirsten Beasley, Head of Healthcare Broking, North America at Willis Towers Watson

As Head of Healthcare Broking, North America, Kirsten drives the broking strategy for  our healthcare industry clients, particularly for the signature lines of insurance that are critical to our healthcare clients in North America  – professional, general  and excess liability.  Kirsten and the team of healthcare specialists in broking, work with our Healthcare Industry group, client advocates and producers to deliver cutting edge insurance programs, grounded in analytics, to our partners.

Kirsten joined WTW in 2016 with nearly 20 years’ experience with the healthcare industry insurance arena as both a broker and an underwriter.  Immediately prior to joining WTW, Kirsten served as Chief Operating Officer, Bermuda and led the North American Healthcare underwriting practice of Allied World Assurance Company (AW).  Kirsten began her insurance career as a large account healthcare and casualty broker with in Bermuda.

Kirsten has authored several articles in the healthcare field and has been a featured speaker on several industry-related educational and professional development panels. Kirsten chairs the D&I Sub-Committee of the Association of Bermuda International Companies and is a co-founder of WeSpeak, a  professional development organization focusing on building presentation skills for women across all industries.

Bill Fleming, Chief Operating Officer at The Doctors Company

Named COO in January 2017, Fleming is responsible for all claims, underwriting, patient safety and risk management, sales and marketing for the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer. He is responsible for the company’s operating subsidiaries, TDC Specialty Underwriters and Medical Advantage Group. Fleming is a 24-year veteran of The Doctors Company and previously served in a number of leadership capacities, including claims, underwriting, product development, and regional operating officer for the Northeast region. He was also integration leader for AP Capital, Advocate MD, and Intermed, as they joined The Doctors Company via acquisition in 2010 (AP Capital) and 2011 (Advocate, MD, and Intermed).

Fleming began his career with Safeco Insurance in casualty claims and later moved to the professional liability sector. He earned a bachelor’s degree in administration, with an emphasis in business law, from California State University, Fresno, and a master of business administration (MBA) from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He holds leadership positions on boards and committees for numerous insurance and healthcare-related organizations. He is a Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) and an Associate in Insurance Services (AIS). Fleming leverages his deep industry insights and longstanding relationships with the company’s stakeholders—members, physicians, agents—to fulfill The Doctors Company mission of advancing, protecting, and rewarding the practice of good medicine.

Joseph P. (“Joe”) McMenamin, Principal at McMenamin Law Offices, PLLC

MLO is a health law boutique serving health care providers, telemedicine companies, and life sciences companies, focusing on legal issues pertinent to distance care, general health law, risk management, and reimbursem

Kevin LaCroix is an Executive Vice President at RT ProExec, Beachwood, Ohio, a division of R-T Specialty, LLC. RT ProExec is an insurance intermediary focused exclusively on management liability issues. Kevin is also the author of the Internet weblog, The D&O Diary, which the New York Times called “influential” and the Wall Street Journal described as “widely followed.” Kevin has been involved in directors’ and officers’ liability insurance issues for more than 35 years.

Carl Metzger, Partner and Chair of Risk Management & Insurance at Goodwin Proctor

Carl Metzger is a partner in Goodwin’s Financial Industry and Business Litigation practices and Chair of the firm’s Risk Management & Insurance practice and Chair of the firm’s Partnership Committee. His clients include both public and private companies, major insurance carriers and brokerages, private equity and venture capital firms and non-profit and educational institutions. 

Rob Yellen, Executive Vice President, D&O and Fiduciary Liability Product Leader, FINEX at Willis Towers Watson

With over 28 years of Financial Lines industry experience, Rob Yellen is a respected leader in the management and professional liability space. He currently works with Willis Towers Watson, FINEX NA brokers and claims advocates to identify and track developments in risk, coverage and markets, and with our business partners to develop innovative, best-in-class strategies and solutions. Rob joined Willis Towers Watson in 2015 from AIG where, during his 14-year tenure, he served in several key leadership roles–including Chief Underwriting Officer, Financial Lines, U.S. and Canada and, most recently, Head of Product Development for Financial Lines–globally and for the Americas Region.

Kevin LaCroix is an Executive Vice President at RT ProExec, Beachwood, Ohio, a division of R-T Specialty, LLC. RT ProExec is an insurance intermediary focused exclusively on management liability issues. Kevin is also the author of the Internet weblog, The D&O Diary, which the New York Times called “influential” and the Wall Street Journal described as “widely followed.” Kevin has been involved in directors’ and officers’ liability insurance issues for more than 35 years.

Carl Metzger, Partner and Chair of Risk Management & Insurance at Goodwin Proctor

Carl Metzger is a partner in Goodwin’s Financial Industry and Business Litigation practices and Chair of the firm’s Risk Management & Insurance practice and Chair of the firm’s Partnership Committee. His clients include both public and private companies, major insurance carriers and brokerages, private equity and venture capital firms and non-profit and educational institutions. 

Rob Yellen, Executive Vice President, D&O and Fiduciary Liability Product Leader, FINEX at Willis Towers Watson

With over 28 years of Financial Lines industry experience, Rob Yellen is a respected leader in the management and professional liability space. He currently works with Willis Towers Watson, FINEX NA brokers and claims advocates to identify and track developments in risk, coverage and markets, and with our business partners to develop innovative, best-in-class strategies and solutions. Rob joined Willis Towers Watson in 2015 from AIG where, during his 14-year tenure, he served in several key leadership roles–including Chief Underwriting Officer, Financial Lines, U.S. and Canada and, most recently, Head of Product Development for Financial Lines–globally and for the Americas Region.

Kevin LaCroix is an Executive Vice President at RT ProExec, Beachwood, Ohio, a division of R-T Specialty, LLC. RT ProExec is an insurance intermediary focused exclusively on management liability issues. Kevin is also the author of the Internet weblog, The D&O Diary, which the New York Times called “influential” and the Wall Street Journal described as “widely followed.” Kevin has been involved in directors’ and officers’ liability insurance issues for more than 35 years.

Carl Metzger, Partner and Chair of Risk Management & Insurance at Goodwin Procter

Carl Metzger is a partner in Goodwin’s Financial Industry and Business Litigation practices and Chair of the firm’s Risk Management & Insurance practice and Chair of the firm’s Partnership Committee. His clients include both public and private companies, major insurance carriers and brokerages, private equity and venture capital firms and non-profit and educational institutions.

Rob Yellen, Executive Vice President, D&O and Fiduciary Liability Product Leader, FINEX at Willis Towers Watson

With over 28 years of Financial Lines industry experience, Rob Yellen is a respected leader in the management and professional liability space. He currently works with Willis Towers Watson, FINEX NA brokers and claims advocates to identify and track developments in risk, coverage and markets, and with our business partners to develop innovative, best-in-class strategies and solutions. Rob joined Willis Towers Watson in 2015 from AIG where, during his 14-year tenure, he served in several key leadership roles–including Chief Underwriting Officer, Financial Lines, U.S. and Canada and, most recently, Head of Product Development for Financial Lines–globally and for the Americas Region.

With perspectives from all across the industry, this recording provides an excellent look at the various factors impacting the London market as well as a discussion on global trends and how markets across the world are faring as we head into 2020.

Hear from these expert speakers:

• Winsee Chung, Managing Director, Marsh
• Chris Warrior, Head of Management Liability UK and Ireland, Berkshire Hathaway
• Jason Collins, Wholesale Co-Head, Tysers
• Rachel Turk, Head of Corporate Development, Beazley
• David Nicholson, Specialist Lawyers Underwriter, Beazley (Moderator)