First-Party Bad Faith
Troy Froderman, FR Law Group, P.L.L.C.
Explore the current standards governing first-party bad faith claims, including breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Topics include unreasonable delay, undervaluation, and improper claim denials, with practical insight on evaluating exposure and defending against such claims.

Criminal Charges & Insurance Coverage for Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Matters
Patrick J. McGroder IV, Beus O’Connor McGroder, P.L.L.C.
This session examines the overlap between criminal investigations/charges and personal injury/wrongful death cases. Attendees will learn more about the criminal process and how liability insurance coverage may play an essential role in the parallel proceedings. Mr. McGroder will discuss several real-life scenarios where insurance coverage is directly linked to criminal matters and the underlying civil claims and why lawyers should become proactive from the beginning.

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Updates
Parker Bunch, The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A.
An update on current trends, legislative developments, and case law affecting UM/UIM coverage in Arizona. The session will also explore common issues that arise in evaluating coverage, stacking, offsetting, and arbitration under UM/UIM policies.

Homeowners Insurance and 2022 ISO Form Updates
Jordan R. Plitt, The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A.
This session covers the major changes to ISO’s 2022 homeowners forms and their potential impact on policy interpretation and coverage litigation. Discussion will include revisions to exclusions, endorsements, and definitions, with insight into how these changes may shift coverage analysis going forward.

Seminar Co-Chairs:
Jordan Plitt, The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A.
Steven Plitt, The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A.
Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.