Strategies for Structuring Insurance Disaster Coverage: Leading Lawyers on Representing Clients, Interpreting Policy Language, and Structuring Disaster Coverage to Limit Exposure (Inside the Minds)

Strategies for Structuring Insurance Disaster Coverage is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for structuring disaster coverage to limit potential liability for clients. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the key components of insurance disaster coverage including variations from state-to-state, the role of securitization and reinsurance, indemnity considerations, and the importance of clarity in policy language. These top lawyers reveal their advice on representing clients in coverage matters, determining when to get involved, educating clients effectively, and understanding recent trends in disaster coverage. Additionally, these leaders outline changes that have been made to coverage since major disasters such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving area of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. Stephen Pate, Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP The Efficient Representation of Clients in Insurance Disasters 2. David Taubenfeld, Partner, Haynes and Boone LLP Top Concerns for a Disaster Coverage Company: A Policyholder s Perspective 3. Michael A. Hamilton, Claudia McCarron, and John Mullen, Partners, Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst LLC Reducing Liability for Insurers in Disaster Coverage Events 4. Peter K. Rosen, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP and Gregory S. Thaler, Director, LECG LLC Advice for Policyholders in Today s Economic Environment Appendices Include: Appendix A: General Property Form Appendix B: Residential Condominium Building Association Policy Appendix C: Dwelling Form