4 Hour Update course - action packed with deep dives into newest changes in unfair claim practice and effects of SB2A. Riveting Caselaw update for all lines.

This presentation will examine developing issues in first-party cast iron plumbing claims litigation with an overview of plumbing claims and lawsuits regarding the effects of water migration from plumbing breaches in plumbing and foundation systems and how that is tied into coverage defenses. The course includes a case law update for legal and insurance practitioners.

An investigation and analysis applying biomechanics can often provide necessary information whether or not a claimed injury is legitimate. This presentation serves as an introduction to the well-established science of biomechanics and the application of this science to premises liability cases.

This course is designed to give participants an in-depth understanding of how forensic technology is used in investigations. Through studying real-world cases, participants will learn how to analyze digital evidence, understand the limitations and potential of forensic technology, and apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the evidence presented. They will gain a solid understanding of the role of forensic technology in investigations and be able to apply this knowledge in their industries.

The course is designed to provide insurance adjusters and investigators a better understanding of Florida's insurance laws and the adjusters' obligations to apply those laws during the claims process. Additional discussion about recent changes in the insurance code, as well as potential violations of regulatory, civil, and criminal law which may result from the breach of the duties by loss consultants or adjusters. Furthermore, we will focus on developing strategies to promptly resolve issues or prepare SIU referrals to the Department of Financial Services, as required.

This course will be a comprehensive discussion that will focus on the identification, investigation, and defense of insurance application fraud. The presentation will examine the methods, tools, and other resources we have in Florida to protect us from application fraud, MMR and how to protect the carrier. This course is designed for all insurance disciplines and law enforcement personnel.

This course will go into depth on the language of the applicable criminal statutes, evidence rules, case law, and ideas that can better lead to successful prosecutions of clinics and patients who are committing PIP fraud.

The presenters will focus on the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 921 for the investigation process and legal considerations that impact every phase of a fire investigation. Whatever the capacity in which a fire investigator functions (public or private), it is important that the investigator be informed regarding all relevant legal restrictions, requirements, obligations, standards, and duties. Complex investigations include multiple simultaneous investigations and significant number of interested parties including fire investigators, engineers and attorneys. We will examine how the public sector investigators document their independent investigation, the thought process and on-scene behavior of the public investigator.

This course will introduce licensed professionals to the "Duties After Loss" provisions of property insurance policies and outline each party's rights and obligations under that policy. It will address specific examples and provide case studies of situations where there have been allegations that an insured failed to comply with their obligations under the policy, the insurer's response, and the legal authority outlining the outcomes for each party once a lawsuit has been filed.