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Contracting for Deference: Discretionary Clauses and Judicial Review in Insurance Contracts
YouTube video by UConn Law School Contracting for Deference: Discretionary Clauses and Judicial Review in Insurance Contracts

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27.02.2026 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Upcoming Workshop - Contracting for Deference: Discretionary Clauses and Judicial Review in Insurance Contracts

Join us today, from 4–5 p.m. ET, for a presentation by Meirav Furth-Matzkin.

Register here πŸ‘‰ ilc.law.uconn.edu/insurance-la...

@telavivuni.bsky.social @nyulaw.bsky.social

26.02.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Insurance Mandates as Information Technology: Evidence from Plaintiff Behavioral Response...
YouTube video by UConn Law School Insurance Mandates as Information Technology: Evidence from Plaintiff Behavioral Response...

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13.02.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Upcoming Workshop: Insurance Mandates as Information Technology

Join us today, from 4–5 p.m. ET, for a presentation by Eserhan Eser, JSD Candidate at the University of Chicago Law School.

Register Here πŸ‘‰ ilc.law.uconn.edu/insurance-la...

#Insurance #TortLaw #LawAndEconomics #Liability

12.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Artificial Intelligence, Judicial Evolution, and Insurance
YouTube video by UConn Law School Artificial Intelligence, Judicial Evolution, and Insurance

Watch the video: youtu.be/NMbejBrn9Tk

30.01.2026 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are honored to open the Spring 2026 workshop series today, from 4–5 p.m. ET, with a presentation by Renee Henson, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law.

Register here πŸ‘‰ ilc.law.uconn.edu/insurance-la...

29.01.2026 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Climate change is breaking homeowners insurance markets. Join us at #AALS2026 for a panel on the crises unfolding across the country β€” featuring Amy Bach, Jim Donelon, Kenneth Klein, and @marknevitt.bsky.social, moderated by @tpantin.bsky.social.

πŸ“… Jan 6–9, New Orleans
➑️ am.aals.org/register/

11.12.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes, smiling slightly, wearing a white blazer over a navy top, standing in front of a leafy green background.

Upcoming Workshop: The Cultural Infrastructure of Actuarial Fairness

Join us today, from 4–5 p.m. ET, for a presentation by Barbara Kiviat, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Columbia University.

Recommended Reading πŸ‘‰ lnkd.in/eSzW3Utq

04.12.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are excited to share the Spring 2026 Insurance Law Workshop Series from the UConn Insurance Law Center!

Register here: lnkd.in/epQtbxik

Looking forward to another semester of rigorous discussion and cutting-edge ideas!

25.11.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Understanding Insurance Law (7th ed. 2025) and the Arc of Insurance Law’s Evolution
YouTube video by UConn Law School Understanding Insurance Law (7th ed. 2025) and the Arc of Insurance Law’s Evolution

Watch the video!
youtu.be/D_Eo5F2m8Mg

21.11.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of the book β€œUnderstanding Insurance Law, Seventh Edition” by Robert H. Jerry II and Douglas R. Richmond, featuring a close-up image of interlocking brass gears.

The cover of the book β€œUnderstanding Insurance Law, Seventh Edition” by Robert H. Jerry II and Douglas R. Richmond, featuring a close-up image of interlocking brass gears.

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Upcoming Workshop: Understanding Insurance Law (7th ed. 2025) and the Arc of Insurance Law’s Evolution

Join us today, from 4–5 p.m. ET, for a special conversation with Robert H. Jerry, II, and Douglas Richmond.

20.11.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Need for a Contra Pertinacia Canon of Insurance Policy Construction
YouTube video by UConn Law School The Need for a Contra Pertinacia Canon of Insurance Policy Construction

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07.11.2025 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A smiling man with short gray hair and a light beard, wearing a light pink collared shirt and a gray checked blazer, posed against a plain blue-gray background.

Upcoming Workshop: The Need for a Contra Pertinacia Canon of Insurance Policy Construction

Join us today, from 4–5 p.m. EST, for a talk by Jeff Stempel, Doris S. & Theodore B. Lee Professor of Law at the University of Nevada, William S. Boyd School of Law.

06.11.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week's lecture: how the Great Fire of 1666 produced the first real property insurer, the Sun Fire Office, which then funded the earliest fire brigades! πŸŽƒ πŸŽƒ πŸŽƒ

31.10.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Catastrophic Climate Risk and The Limits of Private Markets
YouTube video by UConn Law School Catastrophic Climate Risk and The Limits of Private Markets

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24.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Upcoming Workshop: Catastrophic Climate Risk and The Limits of Private Markets

Join us today, October 23, 2025, from 4–5 p.m. EST for a presentation by Adam Solomon, Assistant Professor of Finance at NYU Stern.

Register here πŸ‘‰ ilc.law.uconn.edu/insurance-la...

23.10.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A professional headshot of a man in a dark blue suit, white shirt, and blue tie, smiling at the camera with a blurred outdoor background of trees and autumn colors.

Join us today from 4 – 5 p.m. EST for a talk by Yizhou Jin, Assistant Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Toronto–Scarborough.

This work offers fresh insights into driver behavior, insurance design, and behavioral economics.

Register Here πŸ‘‰ ilc.law.uconn.edu/insurance-la...

25.09.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"Banner for the 2025 Insurance Law Symposium, co-hosted by the American College of Coverage Counsel and UConn School of Law’s Insurance Law Center. The background features the stone buildings and tower of the University of Connecticut School of Law campus in Hartford, Connecticut. Text reads: β€˜2025 Insurance Law Symposium, Friday, Nov. 7, University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, CT.’"

"Banner for the 2025 Insurance Law Symposium, co-hosted by the American College of Coverage Counsel and UConn School of Law’s Insurance Law Center. The background features the stone buildings and tower of the University of Connecticut School of Law campus in Hartford, Connecticut. Text reads: β€˜2025 Insurance Law Symposium, Friday, Nov. 7, University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, CT.’"

On Friday, November 7th, the University of Connecticut School of Law will proudly host the 2025 American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC) Insurance Law Symposium, the only ACCC event open to non-Fellows.

www.americancollegecoverage.org/index.php?op...

15.09.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A woman stands at a podium speaking passionately, with an American flag and a microphone in the background. The UConn School of Law and Insurance Law Center logos are displayed. Text on the image reads: "Insurance Law Graduate Certificate. Earn your 12-credit Insurance Law Certificate. A virtual learning experience from the insurance capital of the world."

A woman stands at a podium speaking passionately, with an American flag and a microphone in the background. The UConn School of Law and Insurance Law Center logos are displayed. Text on the image reads: "Insurance Law Graduate Certificate. Earn your 12-credit Insurance Law Certificate. A virtual learning experience from the insurance capital of the world."

Ready to level up your legal career?

Earn your Insurance Law Graduate Certificate online from UConn Law β€” located in the insurance capital of the world.

Just 12 credits. Fully virtual. Career-focused.
Learn more πŸ‘‰ ilc.law.uconn.edu/graduate-cer...

#InsuranceLaw #LegalEd #UConnLaw

17.07.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Conference on AI, Insurance Law, and Regulation at @UConnLaw!

Incredible insights on AI accountability, insurance regulation, and the future of legal oversight.

πŸ“Έ Scroll for highlights! #AI #InsurTech #InsuranceLaw #ilc

02.06.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our AI, Insurance Law, and Regulation conference kicks off tomorrow with an incredible lineup of scholars, practitioners, and regulators tackling the most pressing questions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and insurance law. Virtual attendees can still register!

29.05.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The agenda is set for the AI, Insurance, Law & Regulation Conference at @UConnLaw!

Join top scholars on May 30 to explore how AI is reshaping law, risk, and insurance. Panels, CLE credit, and a full day of insight.

πŸ”— Register now: ilc.law.uconn.edu/2025/03/17/c...

#InsurTech #AIandLaw

05.05.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Katherine Wagner on receiving the Best Paper Award from the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy! Katherine presented and discussed this outstanding piece at our Insurance Law Workshop in 2023. A well-deserved honor for important and impactful work. πŸ‘

24.04.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today at 4 PM ET: Laurence Barry (PARI/@sciencespo.bsky.social @crest-research.bsky.social–
ENSAEparis) argues catastrophe insurance is less a market product than a commonsβ€”demanding collective action & polycentric governance.

πŸ“‹ Register: ilc.law.uconn.edu/insurance-law-workshop/

24.04.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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April 17: Dr. Oliver Brand’s lecture at @uconnlaw.bsky.social will investigate how insurance law was weaponized by the Nazi regime–and what we can learn from the story.

Lunch provided and remote participation available for registrants.

Register by April 15: ilc.law.uconn.edu/2025/04/03/i...

14.04.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, 4–5 PM ET: @columbiabiz.bsky.social Prof. Pari Sastry (@parisastry.bsky.social) on how insurer exits in climate-risk zones like Florida lead to fragile entrants, dubious ratings, and rising governmental risk exposure.

πŸ“‹ Register & download the paper:
ilc.law.uconn.edu/insurance-law-workshop/

10.04.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@slcc-lse.bsky.social @bjsociology.bsky.social

27.03.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Rebecca Elliott @rfelliott.bsky.social today from 4–5 PM ET for a discussion of how flood insurance technologies can actually generate new forms of economic, political, and social vulnerability that residents must navigate.
πŸ“‹ Register + reading: ilc.law.uconn.edu/insurance-law-workshop/

27.03.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Robo-advisors & AI: a glimpse of the future or a regulatory crisis? @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, @notthattombaker.bsky.social & Kyle D. Logue will discuss their forthcoming article at tomorrow’s Insurance Law Workshop online.
⏰ Join us at 4–5 PM ET
πŸ“‹ Register & download article: ilc.law.uconn.edu

12.03.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Why do insurers leave risks uncovered? Peter Molk (@uflaw.bsky.social) breaks it down at tomorrow's online Insurance Law Workshop.

πŸ“… Tomorrow, Feb 27
πŸ•“ 4–5 PM ET
πŸ“‹ Register: ilc.law.uconn.edu
πŸ“– Read: Barriers to Insurance Innovation, @YaleJReg (2025). Download on our website.

26.02.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0