Woodworth to speak at PLRB/LLRB Conference
Date :
Mar
21 - 24,
2010
Amy Woodworth. a partner in Meagher & Geer’s Insurance Coverage practice group, will present, Additional Insureds & Insured Contracts at the PLRB/LIRB Claims Conference, March 21-24, 2010 in San Antonio, TX. Presentation topics include:
- How “additional insured” status is obtained and coverage issues are raised by additional insured endorsements
- The impact on the insurer that agrees to defend and indemnify under an additional insured endorsement, and the insurer that declines to do so
- The laws of the various states interpreting indemnity agreements and exculpatory agreements entered into between parties to construction and other contracts
- Alternatives that exist within the insurance industry to simplify the issues generated by additional insured endorsements and lessen the likelihood of tensions arising following construction losses