Negligent Claims Handling & Extracontractual Damages

Join Smith Freed Eberhard Partners Melanie Rose and Cliff Wilson as they discuss one of the most significant cases relating to Oregon Insurance law in recent memory, Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union. This case, which has now been upheld by the Oregon Supreme Court, has opened the door for first-party bad faith claims against insurers and will dramatically alter first-party insurance litigation in the state of Oregon.

Tuesday, March 12th 2024 @ 11:00 am – Noon PST

Why Watch This Webinar?

The webinar is designed for claims professionals, particularly those operating in Oregon. It will provide an analysis of the Oregon Supreme Court’s decision in the Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union case, which opened the door to first-party bad faith claims against insurers in Oregon. The webinar will prepare you for litigation regarding extra contractual damages for negligent claims handling; particularly violations of the Oregon Unfair Settlement Statute, emphasize the importance of compliance with the Oregon Insurance Code to avoid unreasonable claim denials under ORS 746.230, and discuss Moody’s anticipated effect on first-party insurance litigation in Oregon moving forward.

Key Topics Discussed Will Include:

• A refresher analysis of Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union case
• Oregon’s Unfair Claim Settlement Practices Statute (ORS 746.230)
• Regulatory requirements of the Oregon Insurance Code
• Moody’s anticipated effect on the scope of Oregon first-party litigation
• Oregon claims handling tips and traps in a post-Moody landscape

CE Credit: This webinar is approved for 1 hour of adjuster continuing education (CE) credit in the following states: OR, TX, and WA.

The content of this webinar is appropriate for insurance professionals of all experience levels. Attendance will be monitored.

Cost: This webinar is free to attend. Please feel free to share this invitation with your contacts in the industry.

Questions: Please contact Julia Thompson at 503-227-2424 or [email protected]