Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law

INSURANCE COVERAGE COMMITTEE

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Dear Coverage Committee Members::

As the Chair for the Insurance Coverage Committee, I look forward to working with current and new members.  We have an exciting and busy agenda for this Section.  Coverage professionals have had a significant presence in the news and considerable impact on issues such as the subprime mortgage fall-outs, Ponzi schemes occurring domestically as well as internationally, newly enacted legislation, and forever evolving policy interpretations. 

We understand how important it is to remain involved and be heard not only on local levels but also national levels.  Our goal is to foster an environment in which New York's coverage attorneys can contribute to and learn from an exchange of views.  Join us if you have not done so already by either calling or emailing us.  We encourage an exchange in perspectives and experiences.  Here are some opportunities and upcoming events for everyone to get involved in; whether you want to participate or attend:

Law School for Insurance Professionals – In September, the TICL Section will again be sponsoring its proclaimed annual seminar providing insurance professionals and industry members with a basic understanding of liability and coverage concepts that surface with every claim and litigation.  The event continues to be a big success and well attended. For more information, please contact me or Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick at eafitzpatrick@lewisjohs.com

Personal Insurance Lines Seminar – In Spring 2011, this Section will be presenting a seminar through-out various locations in New York State addressing current topics in the Personal Lines arena.  If you are interested or have suggestions about topics you want to hear about or speak on, please contact me at: jroberto@goldbergsegalla.com 

General

The Coverage Committee List Serve.  All Committee members can be part of the TICL-Coverage Committee List Serve.  Attorneys trade views with hundreds of the State's top coverage professionals with the mere click of a mouse.  All you need to do is join TICL and its Coverage Committee and we will add you to the list.

Recruit.   An expanding and diverse membership is crucial to the ongoing vitality of the Section’s programs.  Please help by reaching out to colleagues and acquaintances.  If you are interested in joining the Membership Committee, please contact its Chair, Robert Coughlin, at Rcoughlin@flinksmith.law.com.

Publish.  Contribute to NYSBA publications, such as:

* Insurance Law Practice, a periodically updated two-volume treatise;
* The TICL Journal, a showcase for scholarship;
* The TICL Newsletter, a networking opportunity and educational tool; and
* Handbooks for CLE seminars offered by the TICL Sectio
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Joanna M. Roberto, Esq.
Goldberg Segalla, LLP
200 Old County Road - Suite 210
Mineola, New York 11501 
516-281-9820
516-281-9801 (facsimile) 
Email: jroberto@goldbergsegalla.com