Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
In-person Location:
Embassy Suites
710 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Warner Norcross + Judd LLP and BDO USA are pleased to invite you to an engaging, full-day insurance program tailored to address the latest trends, challenges and best practices in policyholder-side insurance coverage. Leading attorneys and insurance recovery professionals will provide practical guidance on a range of topics critical to businesses navigating the complexities of insurance to help effectively manage risk, optimize coverage and respond to insurance challenges.
Business leaders, risk managers and anyone involved in managing corporate insurance needs are encouraged to attend. We look forward to connecting with you for a day of collaboration, learning and valuable discussion.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!
Agenda Highlights
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Registration
9:00–9:10 a.m.
Welcome and Overview of the Day
9:10–9:50 a.m.
Trending in Insurance: Artificial Intelligence
Carly Zagaroli, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Brian Wassom, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
9:55–10:50 a.m.
Avoiding and Confronting Cyber Breaches – Cyber Liability Overview
Carly Zagaroli, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Nathan Steed, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Kelly Hollingsworth, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
10:50–11:00 a.m.
10-minute Break and Question Submissions
11:00–11:50 a.m.
Determining What Insurance is Necessary for Your Business
Jason Byrne, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Daniel Ruehle, Managing Director, BDO
Andreea Brezeanu-Merewitz, Director, BDO
11:50–12:00 p.m.
10-minute Break and Lunch (Grab and Go Lunch Box)
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Commercial Property Insurance – Ensuring Adequate Protection and Handling Significant Property Loss
Brian Lang, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Kristina Munsters, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Daniel Ruehle, Managing Director, BDO
Andreea Brezeanu-Merewitz, Director, BDO
1:05–1:50 p.m.
Business Interruption Insurance – Claims and Loss Calculation
Jason Byrne, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Daniel Ruehle, Managing Director, BDO
Andreea Brezeanu-Merewitz, Director, BDO
1:50–2:00 p.m.
10-minute Break and Question Submissions
2:00–2:50 p.m.
General Liability Insurance – Coverage and Notable Exclusions
Kristina Munsters, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Michael Bovill, Associate, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Alex Thibodeau, Associate, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
2:55–3:50 p.m.
Insurance Notices, Investigations and Defense – Working with Your Carrier
Carly Zagaroli, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Ashley Yuill, Associate, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Danica Bebble, Associate, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
3:50–4:00 p.m.
10-minute Break and Question Submissions
4:00–4:50 p.m.
Directors and Officers and Errors and Omissions Insurance – Risk Transfer in Decision-making
Jason Byrne, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Kristina Munsters, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Ashley Yuill, Associate, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
