New York Claim Association Educational Session

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Join us for our first Educational Session of 2026!

We are pleased to welcome all our speakers for this Educational Session, including James S. Fiedler, Kevin P. Fitzpatrick, Esq., Dirk Marschhausen, and Kevin A. Maloney, and look forward to the insights and perspectives they will share.

Section 29 & the Lien Law: Navigating Litigation and Workers’ Compensation Exposure

James S. Fiedler, Deputy General Attorney, Office of General Counsel – New York State Insurance Fund
Kevin P. Fitzpatrick, Esq. & Dirk Marschhausen, Esq. – Marschhausen & Fitzpatrick, P.C.

Join three senior industry executives for an in-depth discussion on Section 29 and the evolving lien law landscape from both the litigation and workers’ compensation perspectives. This session will explore the legal, financial, and strategic implications impacting claims professionals, employers, carriers, and counsel, while providing practical insight into lien recovery, settlement considerations, and risk management strategies. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to navigate complex exposures, improve collaboration between stakeholders, and stay ahead of emerging trends shaping today’s workers’ compensation environment.

The Impact of a Tough Claims Landscape on U.S. Excess Casualty.

Kevin A. Maloney, Senior Vice President – North America Casualty, Allied World Insurance Company & Real Estate & Financial Institutions Practice Leader

This session will examine the evolving challenges facing the excess casualty market, including rising claim severity, social inflation, and increased litigation costs, while exploring how insurers and risk professionals are adapting to today’s complex risk environment.

We look forward to your participation in this event!