INSURANCE LAW FOR THE NON-SPECIALIST
On Demand Seminar
ITEM #:  1745262401   |   EVENT CODE:  490202
STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

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To claim CLE credit, view by:  August 24, 2025

Through December 31, 2023, Minnesota-licensed attorneys can satisfy continuing legal education requirements by viewing and reporting up to 30 credits of on demand programming. Effective the first reporting period after January 1, 2024, there is no limit. Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

Insurance Law for the Non-Specialist

A Practical Full-Day Seminar on Insurance Fundamentals from our Faculty of Experts

Originally presented:  August 25, 2023     |     Course length:  6.0 hours


From personal homeowners and auto coverage to the Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, every lawyer needs to understand the basics of insurance law.

YOU WILL LEARN:

  • The Foundations of Insurance Policy Interpretation and Construction
  • The Basics of Homeowners Policies, including Property Protection and Liability Coverage
  • The Fundamentals of No-Fault Claims and Arbitration
  • The Basics of Uninsured/Underinsured and Excess Coverage and Bad Faith Claims
  • The Key Terminology, Coverages, Exceptions and Exclusions of the CGL Policy
  • The Essentials of Workers Compensation Coverage and Procedure

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS  (5 MINUTES)

Get the Foundations of Insurance Policy Interpretation and Construction  (60 MINUTES)
Get real practical tips for reading and applying insurance policies. Learn how to interpret ambiguous policy terms. Understand reservation of rights letters and denials of coverage and what to do about them.
– Joseph A. Wetch, Jr.

The Basics of Uninsured/Underinsured and Excess Coverage and Bad Faith Claims  (60 MINUTES)
Learn the requisites for claims, limitations on coverage and exclusions. Understand Minnesota’s Bad Faith Law and what remedies are available when asserting a bad faith claim.
– Peter M. Lindberg, Janine M. Loetscher & Jeffrey R. Mulder

Understand Homeowners Policies – What They Cover and What They Don’t  (60 MINUTES)
Perhaps the most basic personal insurance coverage is the homeowners policy. Learn about dwelling protection, personal property protection and liability coverage, including for animals, home businesses and social host liability.
– Jenneane L. Jansen & Kris E. Palmer 

No-Fault Case Law and Arbitration Update  (60 MINUTES)
Hear from an experienced practitioner and arbitrator about the latest no-fault cases and arbitration trends in 2023.
– Kelly Sofio

Master the Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy  (60 MINUTES)
Get the foundations for interpreting the most common commercial insurance, the CGL policy. Learn the key terminology, coverages, exceptions and exclusions.
– Beth A. Jenson Prouty

Get the Essentials of Workers’ Compensation Coverage  (60 MINUTES)
Learn who is a covered employee and who is not. Discover what are compensable injuries.  Understand Workers’ Compensation procedures and the Office of Administrative Hearings.
– Katie H. Storms

$295

Other discounts that may apply:

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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