TThis LMA masterclass will discuss important differences in the laws of various US States, primarily concerning E&O business, relating to:

• the duty to defend
• insurability of punitive damages
• misrepresentations in the policy application.

The presentation will include details of some noteworthy issues that are currently impacting the fidelity/commercial crime market, including scenarios about social engineering, fraudulent impersonation and computer fraud. It will also highlight jurisdictional considerations from the different perspectives of underwriters, claims handlers and brokers.

The speaker at this event is Stefan Dandelles, co-managing partner, Kaufman Dolowich Voluck LLP.