Blank Rome partner Jeffrey L. Schulman will serve as a panelist for the Practising Law Institute (“PLI”) Property and Casualty Insurance Law 2026 conference, being held in New York, New York, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Virtual options are also available.)
About the Conference
Still reeling from the opioid epidemic and ongoing COVID-19 impacts, the limits of complex property and casualty insurance coverage throughout the United States continue to be tested in the aftermath of historic natural disasters in California and Southeastern states. While policyholders and carriers alike have become versed in disputes arising out of property damage, business loss, and personal injury claims, conflicting litigation outcomes and proposed new regulation may challenge even experienced legal practitioners.
Moreover, legal advisers must also be well prepared for lesser-known coverage areas such as expanded realizations about the use of forever chemicals and the proliferation of artificial intelligence-driven technology.
The program will provide perspectives and skills-based instruction for those representing both policyholders and insurers, as well as other stakeholders.
Jeffrey’s session, “Leading Insurance Disputes Over What Constitutes an “Occurrence”,” will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
About the Session
This segment will discuss key recurring insurance disputes over what qualifies as an “occurrence,” with examples including claims arising from ghost guns, opioid-related harms, and construction defects. Topics include:
- How occurrence controversies continue to shape coverage battles
- Analysis of policy language to clarify what counts as an occurrence
- Evolving case law on what constitutes an occurrence
Panelists:
- John N. Ellison, Reed Smith LLP
- Jeffrey L. Schulman, Blank Rome LLP
For more information, please visit the program webpage.