Join us for an enlightening session on forensic meteorology, where we'll delve into the fascinating intersection of weather and insurance. This is a must-attend event for risk management and insurance professionals, offering critical knowledge to enhance professional expertise and decision-making. Key Takeaways: Discover the discrepancies between meteorological and insurance terminology and understand how these differences impact policy interpretation and claims Learn about severe convective storms (SCS) and why this insurance industry term differs from National Weather Service classifications Explore the mechanics behind various windstorm events including derechos, downbursts, and dust storms Gain practical knowledge from a seasoned forensic meteorologist to better evaluate weather-related claims from an insurance and risk management perspective

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the alarming rise of nuclear verdicts®—plaintiff damage awards exceeding $10 million—and the more recent emergence of thermonuclear verdicts. Expanding on the 2024 In2Risk presentation, this critical webinar examines how emerging risks, contract mismanagement, and claim inaction can lead to these unexpectedly inflated awards, significantly impacting insurers' loss ratios, insureds' premiums, and ultimately raising costs for consumers. Our expert presenters will analyze the factors driving this trend, including aggressive trial advertising, unregulated third-party litigation funding, growing public mistrust of corporations, and broader social inflation. Attendees will also be equipped to identify early warning signals in cases heading toward potential nuclear verdicts and will develop actionable strategies for mitigation and effective defense at trial. Key Takeaways: Understand the defining characteristics of nuclear and thermonuclear verdicts and their exponential growth in recent years Identify specific risk factors in your organization that could increase vulnerability to nuclear verdicts Recognize early warning signals that indicate a case may be heading toward a nuclear verdict outcome Discover proactive mitigation strategies to implement before litigation begins Master defensive techniques specifically designed to counter plaintiff strategies in high-stakes trials