Stay Ahead of the Curve at the 2025 Insurance Law Institute

Attending the Insurance Law Institute is the best way to ensure you're completely up to date on the latest developments in insurance law. This full-day program offers practical instruction on emerging issues in coverage and claims litigation — and the opportunity to engage with leading attorneys and subject-matter experts shaping Arizona insurance law.

This year’s agenda includes:

The Ethics of Generative A.I.
Meredith Vivona, Ethics Counsel, State Bar of Arizona
Jennifer Fite, Lawyer Assistance Program Director, State Bar of Arizona
Learn the basics of what artificial intelligence and generative artificial intelligence is, how it is trained, the risks and benefits of using GAI and the ethical implications of doing so.  This session will include best practices information on competence and confidentiality when using AI.

Third-Party Bad Faith
Brian Rubin, Thomas, Rubin & Kelley, P.C.
This presentation will provide an overview of the legal framework governing third-party bad faith claims in Arizona, with discussion of insurer duties, key case law, and how liability exposure arises. Strategies for navigating time-limited demands, Stipulated Judgments, and Damron/Morris Agreements will also be covered.

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.