2025 Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute

March 12–14, 2025
Loews Chicago Hotel | Chicago, Illinois

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Attend the Industry’s Flagship Event for Insurance Executives, Claim Professionals, and Outside Counsel!

Save up to $500 when you register on or before March 11!
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Join us this March in Chicago at DRI’s flagship seminar for insurance executives, claim professionals, and outside counsel. The 2025 Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute will encompass a variety of sessions to make sure you are well informed on the new latest industry developments, strategies, and sweeping trends in insurance coverage. The seminar will also provide multiple opportunities to network and build lasting relationships. We look forward to welcoming you to The Windy City!

What You Will Learn:

  • Claims handling considerations including those involving bad faith concerns, the use of artificial intelligence, and drafting reservation of rights letters.
  • Strategies for litigating insurance coverage disputes, including hurricane claims and mass tort sex abuse cases.
  • Considerations related to general liability policy issues, such as risk transfer, claims by injured employees, and claims by multiple insurers.
  • Issues confronting excess and surplus lines policies and claims made policies.

Expand Your Network By:

  • By catching up with friends at the Wednesday afternoon cocktail hour.
  • Participating in dine-arounds on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
  • Attending the Thursday networking lunch.
  • Joining attendees at the Thursday night premier networking event.

Counsel Meetings with Major Companies
Take advantage of the opportunity to engage with key industry companies* including:

  • Markel

*Subject to change

Representatives from These Companies Will Be in Attendance
Engage with claims professionals who either hire or supervise outside counsel:

  • American Agricultural Insurance Company
  • American Family Insurance
  • American Property Casualty Insurance Association
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
  • BITCO Insurance Companies
  • Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
  • Canal Insurance Co
  • CNA Insurance Company
  • Energy Insurance Mutual
  • First Acceptance Insurance
  • GenStar Insurance Services LLC
  • Great American Insurance Group
  • Home State Insurance Group
  • IAT Insurance Group
  • RLI Insurance Co
  • Rural Mutual Insurance
  • SECURA Insurance Co
  • Shelter Mutual Insurance
  • State Farm Insurance
  • WestGuard Insurance Co
  • Zurich Insurance Company

*Subject to change

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Thank You to DRI's Insurance Law Committee Leadership

Ashlyn Capote
Ashlyn M. Capote
Program Chair
Candace M. Deer
Candace M. Deer
Program Vice Chair
Joanna M. Roberto
Joanna M. Roberto
Committee Chair
R. Brandon McCullough
R. Brandon McCullough
Committee Vice Chair
June J. Essis
June Essis
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Registration Information

Save up to $500 when you register on or before March 11, 2025!
Worry-free registration: Cancellations received thirty (30) days or more before an in-person seminar are entitled to a full refund.

Save Your Spot Today

In registering for this seminar, I attest that I devote a substantial portion of my professional time to defending the interests of individuals, business, associations, or governmental entities in civil litigation. I understand that DRI reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel my registration, without a refund, if I do not meet the criteria described above.

Member Pricing Non-Member Pricing Non-Member Bundle ^
Regular Registration*
(Now thru Mar. 11)
$1,595 $1,995 $1,915
Onsite Registration* $1,695 $2,095 $2,015
Group Registration
(Non-Sponsored)
Group registration is for registering four or more attendees. Members and non-members receive a 15% discount off the member and non-member rates respective to the time the group registration is initiated (i.e. Early Bird, Regular or On-Site registration periods). There is one free registration with every 10 paid registrations.
If you want to register for the group pricing, fill out the form here. Please note that online registration is not available for this offer.
Government Government members will receive the applicable government rate for the seminar upon login. If the government rate does not appear after logging in, please call DRI directly at (312) 795-1101 to receive the discounted rate. Invoices can be sent after purchase upon request.

Not a DRI Member? Select the Non-Member Bundle and Save!

^ Not a DRI Member and new to DRI? Take advantage of the Non-Member / Trial Membership Bundle and receive up to 9 months of membership when you register for the seminar. You’ll be able to add this special offer to your cart at check out. Note: Trial membership processing can take up to 30 days from the date of purchase, please contact DRI Customer Service with any questions. Please note renewing members and members with recently lapsed memberships are not eligible for a Non-Member Bundle.

Learn more about membership at DRI and get started on your DRI journey today!

*If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate. If you would like to join DRI to receive the member pricing and see the benefits of becoming a member, click here to go to the Application page.

Networking Events

Premier Networking Event at the Lowes Chicago Hotel
Sponsored by: ABC

Date: Thursday, March 13 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Pricing: Free when you register for the seminar
Location: Onsite at Lowes Chicago Hotel (room Wright Foyer)

Get ready to mingle with the best and brightest in the insurance law world at the Premier Networking Reception! On Thursday, March 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., you'll have the chance to rub elbows with industry leaders and make valuable connections that could take your career to new heights. This cozy, intimate event is the perfect opportunity to let your hair down, share a few laughs, and learn from the pros. So, put on your networking hat, grab a drink, and get ready to make some magic happen. You won't want to miss this!

Hotel Information

The seminar will take place at Loews Chicago Hotel, 455 North Park Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60611.
To contact the hotel directly, call 312.840.6600.

The DRI room block at the Loews Chicago Hotel is now sold out. Please use the link below to reserve a room at a nearby available hotel.

Alternative Hotels

If you are planning on attending the conference and have not secured a hotel reservation, search for hotel availability via our trusted partner aRes Travel**. Book online or call 800.559.3186 for assistance; for International callers 619.546.5773.

**aRes Travel is a third-party travel planner. Rates, deposits, and cancellation policies may vary and are the responsibility of the guest. Questions on hotel policies or payments made on aRes website should be directed to the aRes Reservation Center or to the hotel directly.

Full Agenda

*Schedule and Speakers subject to change

See Schedule with Room Locations

Small Group Networking

Truffle Parisian Gnocchi Cooking Class
Date: Thursday, March 13 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Pricing: $150 per person
Location: Onsite at Loews Chicago Hotel

Join us for a delightful culinary twist with our "Truffle Parisian Gnocchi Cooking Class," exclusively designed for the discerning tastes of attorneys like you! Under the guidance of the esteemed Loews Chicago culinary experts, you'll delve into the art of crafting the perfect gnocchi, infused with the luxurious essence of truffles. Don't miss this chance to add a touch of Parisian elegance to your kitchen repertoire in a setting that's as friendly as a dinner party among colleagues. Purchase your spot today and prepare to be the talk of the office with your new gourmet skills! Space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are non-refundable unless DRI cancels the event due to not meeting the minimum attendance requirement.

CLE Information

Earn up to 10.00 hours of continuing legal education hours (CLE), including 1.00 hour of Ethics from this seminar.

View CLE Credit by State

In some states that charge late CLE submission fees, there will be a $100 late fee to report CLE credits submitted more than 30 days after a seminar/virtual event. Click here for details on CLE late fees.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

DRI's Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute is proudly supported by:

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig
Chartwell Law logo
Dinsmore Legal Counsel
FMG Law Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP
Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP
GS Goldberg Segalla
MGC Insurance Defense Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP Plunkett Cooney Risk Analytics LLC Insurance Advisory & Expert Witness Services Skarzynski Marick Sandberg Phoenix

If you would like to contact DRI about seminar sponsorship opportunities (including pricing) or to reserve a spot, please visit the sponsorship page.

DRI Cares

Blessings in a Backpack

Blessings in a Backpack Who Will Feed the Kids this Weekend?

Please join us in supporting Blessings in a Backpack, an organization that mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Seminar attendees will have the opportunity to write inspiring notes to children that will be included in bags of food packed at our 2025 seminars. Take time during a seminar break to visit the DRI Lounge, write a few cards, and make a difference. We will have supplies and sample notes on hand. Thank you for your support!

Donate to Blessings in a Backpack

Additional Resources

If you have any questions or concerns regarding DRI programs, please contact DRI Customer Service at 312.795.1101 or custservice@dri.org.