January 7th, 2012
Stalker, Vogrin, Bracken & Frimet Obtains Summary Judgment for Insurers on Faulty Workmanship and Bad Faith Claim Handling Allegations.

Click here for the summary.
Click here for the decision.

December 16, 2010
"The Effect of CISADA and OFAC Regulations Upon U.S. Insurers Engaged in Global Transactions"
Click here read the article.

December 2010
Voluntary Dismissal Obtained
In December 2010, SVBF secured the voluntary dismissal of a case seeking in excess of $6 million against our client.

September
California Court of Appeals uses common sense and holds there was no "Accidental Contamination" for an lost business as a result of a competitor's E. coli outbreak

By Thomas J. Bracken and Joseph A. Juidiciani

August 19, 2010
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania holds an Insurer is not entitled to be reimbursed for defense costs, absent an express provision in the written insurance contract

By Timothy W. Stalker and Darren L. Harrison

In a case of importance to the insurance industry, on August 17, 2010, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that an insurer is not entitled to be reimbursed for defense costs, absent an express provision in the written insurance contract. This case will provide guidance and clarity to carriers seeking reimbursement of defense costs requested in reservation of rights letters.
A copy of the actual decision can be found by clicking here.

July 7, 2010
New Jersey Supreme Court Examines the Applicability of Policy Exclusion When Concurrent Causes of Injury Are Alleged

By: Joseph Juidiciani and Thomas J. Bracken

On July 7, 2010, the New Jersey Supreme Court announced its decision in the case entitled Wendy M. Flomerfelt v. Matthew P. Cardiello, 2010 N.J. LEXIS 546 (N.J. July 7, 2010). As discussed below, this decision will likely have a significant impact upon insurers seeking to apply policy exclusions when concurrent causes of injury are alleged in the complaint. A copy of the actual decision can be found by clicking here.

May 2010
Michael Frimet and George Vogrin were recently successful before the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, Second Department, in defending an earlier win by summary judgment before the trial court. Mr. Frimet and Mr. Vogrin obtained a ruling beneficial to their clients, Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London and London Market Companies, that various statutorily imposed workers compensation assessments for self insureds are not considered "loss" under the terms and conditions of the policies issued by their clients. A copy of the actual decision can be found by clicking here.

February 4th, 2012
George Vogrin will be holding a seminar at the Lloyd's Library at Lloyd's of London entitled Emerging trends in U.S. Claims Administration. Co-presenting with Mr. Vogrin will be Mark Davis of Empirical Loss Management (Oklahoma City, OK), Steve Bond and Darren Hannison of Parabus Group (London, England), Alan Ezkovich of Ezkovich & Co.(New Orleans, LA) and Paul Schrieffer of PK Schrieffer & Associates (Los Angeles, CA). For further information or to obtain an invitation please contact Mr. Vogrin at gvogrin@svbf-law.com.

January 18 - 20, 2012
Thomas Bracken will be attending the Loss Executives Association annual meeting in Tampa, Florida.

December 7, 2011 - London, UK
George Vogrin and Tim Stalker participated in a seminar with Scott Marshall and Dhara Patel of American Claims Management. The seminar focused on a "Discussion of Current Legal Topics and Claim Trends".

October 16 - 19, 2011
Tim Stalker, Tom Bracken, Darren Harrison, Matt Brasch, and Silje Roalsvik attended the 7th Annual AIRROC/R&Q Commutation & Networking Event. The mission of the Association of Insurance & Reinsurance Run-Off Companies (AIRROC) is to promote and represent the common interests of insurance and reinsurance companies with legacy business. The Association's objectives include improving professional and managerial standards and practices and enhancing knowledge and communications within and outside of the run-off industry. Information on AIRROC can be obtained at www.airroc.org.

September 25 - 28, 2011
Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP) Annual Meeting - Orlando, FL
Tim Stalker with be participating in a panel discussion on "Green Coverage", along with Samuel Garro of OneBeacon Insurance Company.

September 13, 2011
Matt Brasch of SVBF's Blue Bell office attained the Associate in Regulation and Compliance (ARC) designation from the Institutes.

September 2011
California Court of Appeals uses common sense and holds there was no "Accidental Contamination" for lost business as a result of a competitor's E. coli outbreak

By Thomas J. Bracken and Joseph A. Juidiciani

August 29 - September 1, 2011
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Summer Meeting - Philadelphia, PA
Tim Stalker and Matt Brasch with be attending the NAIC Summer Meeting.

July 31 - August 2, 2011
104th Annual Pennsylvania Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (PAMIC) Convention - Bedford, PA
Tim Stalker and Darren Harrison will be participating in the PAMIC Annual Meeting

May 17-19, 2011
George Vogrin, Michael Frimet & Thomas Bracken will be attending the Annual NACA Conference.

May 2011
Tom Bracken was elected to the Board of Directors of the North American Contingency Association.
He will serve a two year term and his responsibility will include assisting in organizing the Association's annual conference next May. 

April 10-12, 2011
Matt Brasch will be attending the IRES Foundation National School on Market Regulation in Scottsdale, Arizona from April 10 - 12, 2011. SVBF is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for the National School on Market Regulation and Matt will be available throughout the School to discuss your insurance and reinsurance needs. For more information, click here.

April 6-7, 2011
Darren L. Harrison will be attending the PAMIC Claims Summit in Gettysburg, PA.

December 2010
Voluntary Dismissal Obtained
In December 2010, SVBF secured the voluntary dismissal of a case seeking in excess of $6 million against our client.

December 16, 2010
"The Effect of CISADA and OFAC Regulations Upon U.S. Insurers Engaged in Global Transactions" Click here read the article.

November 18, 2010; London, UK
Tom Bracken and Tim Stalker, along with Scott Marshall and Dhara Patel of American Claims Management discussed "Current Legal and Claim Trends." Please click here for more information.

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