CSK Seminars

1st Party Bad Faith Under Fire: Strategy, Damages & Defense

Course ID

S001

Course Description

Examines current 1st Party bad faith framework, providing strategies for CRNs, evaluating damages and causation, minimizing exposure, and defending bad faith claims.

First Party Property Hot Topics

Course ID

S002

Course Description

Summary of emerging issues in first-party property claims, including coverage disputes, valuation challenges, regulatory developments, and strategies for effective claims handling.

Negotiating to Win

Course ID

S003

Course Description

Learn practical negotiation strategies that helps evaluate risk, build leverage, avoid costly mistakes, and achieve better settlement outcomes in today's evolving litigation...

Off the Pitch, On the Hook: Global Risk Behind the Beautiful Game

Course ID

S004

Course Description

Explore how IP, media rights, sponsorships, and emerging technologies create complex legal and insurance risks during the FIFA World Cup and other major international sporting...

A Corporate Representative: Your Best Friend or Your Worst Enemy?

Course ID

S005

Course Description

Explores how the selection, prep, and presentation of corporate representatives can influence claim value, litigation exposure, settlement outcomes, and overall risk management in...

Fraud by Design - Weaponizing Construction Defect Cases

Course ID

S006

Course Description

Examines the investigation, coverage, and claims-handling challenges presented by CD claims involving allegations of fraud or material misrepresentation.

Why Commercial Water Backup Claims Present Unique Coverage Challenges

Course ID

S007

Course Description

Examines coverage, causation, and claims-handling challenges with commercial water backup losses, with a focus on policy interpretation, business interruption exposure, and best...

Emerging Liability Risks in D&O and E&O: What's Changing and Why It Matters to Insurers

Course ID

S008

Course Description

Explores emerging liability trends, regulatory developments, and evolving risks affecting D&Os and E&Os claims, with a focus on practical insurance and coverage implications.

Navigating New Rules on Medical Damages, LOPs, and Reimbursement Evidence

Course ID

S009

Course Description

Examines evolving statutory framework governing medical damages, LOPs, and reimbursement evidence, and impacts on claims handling, litigation strategy, and the valuation of bodily...

Property Damage and Water Intrusion Litigation

Course ID

S010

Course Description

Investigation, evaluation and management of property damage and water intrusion claims within condo and residential settings.

Turning Suspicion into Action: Fraud Investigation for Adjusters

Course ID

S011

Course Description

Current strategies and insights necessary to detect suspicious activity, navigate regulatory requirements, and effectively collaborate with SIU, legal counsel, and regulatory...

The Uniqueness of Litigating in the Florida Keys: Beautiful Venue, Complex Outcomes

Course ID

S012

Course Description

Considerations unique to litigating in the Florida Keys, including venue dynamics, jury tendencies, logistical challenges, and their impact on case strategy and outcomes.

Strategic Evaluation and Defense of Traumatic Brain Injury Claims

Course ID

S013

Course Description

Approaches to assessing and defending TBI claims, including medical considerations, causation challenges, damages exposure, and effective litigation strategies.

The Breach is the Benchmark: Permit Pulling, Chapter 489, and the Limits of Vicarious Liability

Course ID

S014

Course Description

Analysis of permit responsibilities under Chapter 489, how breaches shape liability, and the limits of vicarious liability in construction-related claims.

ASTM Compliance and its Limits

Course ID

S015

Course Description

Examination of ASTM standards, their role in construction and liability, and the limitations of compliance in defending claims and managing risk.

The 558 Playbook: How Small Claims Become Million Dollar Disputes

Course ID

S016

Course Description

Insights into how minor construction claims escalate under Chapter 558, with strategies to manage risk, control costs, and prevent high-exposure disputes.

Social Inflation in an Evolving Litigation Landscape

Course ID

S017

Course Description

Examination of social inflation and nuclear verdict trends, with updates on tort reform and their combined impact on damages, exposure, and litigation strategy.

Advanced Litigation Strategies for Medical Charges at Trial Under FS 768.0427 in Florida's Tort Reform Era

Course ID

S018

Course Description

Strategies for addressing medical charges at trial under FS 768.0427, including evidentiary considerations, damages arguments, and practical impacts of tort reform on case...

Battling the Higher Standard

Course ID

S019

Course Description

Challenges unique to trucking claims, including heightened liability standards, regulatory considerations, and strategies for effective defense and risk mitigation.

How to Avoid Bad Faith Traps, Good Faith Claims Handling Updated Webinar

Course ID

S020

Course Description

Current guidance on maintaining good faith in claims handling, with practical strategies to avoid common pitfalls and reduce bad faith exposure.

Ethical Claims Handling: Reducing Errors, Omissions and Liability

Course ID

S021

Course Description

Practical guidance on ethical decision-making in claims handling, with strategies to minimize errors, avoid omissions, and reduce liability exposure.

Autonomous Vehicles: The Evolving Claims Landscape Core Principles of Pre-Suit Control & Litigation Management

Course ID

S022

Course Description

Emerging issues in autonomous vehicle claims along with foundational strategies for pre-suit control and effective litigation management to reduce exposure and improve outcomes.

Why AI Creates Smarter Claims and Safer Files

Course ID

S023

Course Description

Practical uses of AI in claims handling, including improved evaluation, documentation, and risk identification to enhance accuracy and reduce exposure.

Effective Litigation Strategies

Course ID

S024

Course Description

Current approaches to case development and resolution, including early evaluation, motion practice, negotiation tactics, and trial-focused strategy.

Amendments to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

Course ID

S025

Course Description

Recent rule changes affecting litigation practice, with practical impacts on case management, deadlines, and procedural strategy.

Construction Law Update/Tort Reform

Course ID

S026

Course Description

Recent developments in construction law and tort reform, with practical impacts on liability, claims, and litigation strategy.

The Next Wave of Tech Liability - Anticipating and Defending Addiction-Based Litigation

Course ID

S027

Course Description

Examination of emerging claims tied to technology addiction, including legal theories, exposure risks, and strategies for defending these evolving cases.

4-Hour Law and Ethics Update Course for 5-620 Adjuster

Course ID

S028

Course Description

Required update covering current legal and ethical standards for adjusters, including regulatory changes, compliance obligations, and best practices in claims handling.

Chapter 558, General Contractor Non-Delegable Duties and Risk Transfer Strategies in Construction Defect Litigation

Course ID

S029

Course Description

Discussion of Chapter 558 procedures, contractor duties, and risk transfer mechanisms, with practical considerations for managing defect claims and liability exposure.

Construction Defect Litigation, Additional Insureds and Rip and Tear

Course ID

S030

Course Description

Analysis of defect claims, additional insured coverage issues, and rip and tear damages, with practical considerations for coverage evaluation and dispute resolution.

Construction Law Update Tort Reform and HB 913

Course ID

S031

Course Description

Recent legislative changes impacting construction law, including tort reform measures and HB 913, with practical effects on liability, claims, and litigation strategy.

Bad Faith Update for 2026

Course ID

S032

Course Description

Recent developments in bad faith law, including notable decisions, evolving standards, and practical impacts on claims handling and litigation strategy.

Safeguarding Trust - Avoiding Allegations of Abuse

Course ID

S033

Course Description

Practical guidance on identifying risk factors, maintaining proper boundaries, and implementing safeguards to prevent and respond to allegations of abuse.

How Condominium Litigation is Like Star Wars

Course ID

S034

Course Description

Engaging comparison of condominium litigation concepts to familiar Star Wars themes, highlighting roles, conflicts, and strategies in a memorable, practical framework.

Legal Malpractice

Course ID

S035

Course Description

Fundamentals of legal malpractice claims, including elements of liability, common defenses, and considerations for evaluating and defending these cases.

Defending Hospitality Claims - Foodborne Illnesses, Premises Liability and Negligent Security

Course ID

S036

Course Description

Practical approaches to defending hospitality-related claims, including investigation, liability analysis, and strategies to address common exposure areas.

Navigating Florida's Insurance Disclosure Statute Section 627.4137

Course ID

S037

Course Description

Guidance on statutory disclosure requirements, timing, and common compliance issues, with practical implications for claims handling and litigation strategy.

Agents Course: Social Inflation

Course ID

S038

Course Description

Examination of social inflation drivers and their impact on claim severity, jury verdicts, and exposure, with practical considerations for agents and risk management.

Amendments to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Tort Reform

Course ID

S039

Course Description

Critical rule changes and tort reform measures affecting litigation practice, with practical impacts on case strategy, deadlines, and claims handling.

Effective Strategies for Early Resolution

Course ID

S040

Course Description

Key techniques for resolving disputes early, including case assessment, strategic negotiation, and leveraging procedural tools to reduce costs and exposure.

Litigation Strategies

Course ID

S041

Course Description

Key approaches to case development and resolution, including early evaluation, motion practice, negotiation tactics, and trial-focused strategy.

Construction Law Trends and Fundamentals

Course ID

S042

Course Description

Key principles of construction law along with current trends affecting risk, liability, and dispute resolution for contractors, owners, and insurers.

First Party Property Law Defending Corporate Representative Depositions

Course ID

S043

Course Description

Key strategies for preparing and defending corporate representatives in first-party property cases, including topic scope, witness preparation, objection handling, and minimizing...

Notice of Intent Florida Statute 627.70152

Course ID

S044

Course Description

Key requirements for pre-suit notice in property claims, including timing, content, insurer response obligations, and implications for litigation and claims handling.

Social Inflation Lessons Learned

Course ID

S045

Course Description

Key insights on the drivers of social inflation, its impact on claim severity and jury verdicts, and practical strategies to mitigate exposure in litigation and claims handling.

Corporate Representatives: Deposing Companies in Florida

Course ID

S046

Course Description

Key rules and strategies for corporate representative depositions in Florida, including topic selection, preparation, binding testimony, and common pitfalls.

Artificial Intelligence

Course ID

S047

Course Description

Key developments in AI and their impact on legal practice and claims handling, including emerging risks, regulatory considerations, and practical applications.

Florida Workers' Compensation Case Law Update

Course ID

S048

Course Description

Summary of recent decisions impacting compensability, benefits, and defenses, with practical implications for claims handling and litigation strategy.

Commercial Sinkhole Claims

Course ID

S049

Course Description

Key issues in commercial sinkhole claims, including investigation, causation, coverage considerations, and strategies for evaluating and resolving complex losses.

Strategies for Defending Sinkhole Claims

Course ID

S050

Course Description

Key approaches to evaluating and defending sinkhole claims, including causation analysis, expert coordination, coverage issues, and effective claim and litigation strategies.

Lessons from Approximately 830 Post-COVID Jury Trials

Course ID

S051

Course Description

Key takeaways from post-COVID jury trials, including shifts in juror attitudes, damages trends, and practical strategies for case evaluation, trial preparation, and risk...

Issues to be Decided in Bad Faith Claims

Course ID

S052

Course Description

Key legal and factual issues in first-party bad faith cases, including claim handling conduct, coverage determinations, damages, and standards governing insurer liability.

Calculating Business Interruption

Course ID

S053

Course Description

Practical approaches to measuring business interruption losses, including key components, common disputes, and documentation needed to support accurate valuations.

Condominium Litigation Update

Course ID

S054

Course Description

Summary of recent developments in condominium-related disputes, including statutory changes, key case law, and emerging issues affecting associations, owners, and insurers.

Changes to Florida Case Law

Course ID

S055

Course Description

Summary of recent Florida appellate decisions affecting liability, damages, and claims handling, with practical impacts for litigation strategy and risk evaluation.

Tort Reform and Jury Verdicts/Social Inflation Post Tort Reform

Course ID

S056

Course Description

Examination of how recent tort reform measures are influencing jury verdicts and social inflation, with insights on emerging trends, damages exposure, and litigation strategy.

Deposition Skills for Adjusters

Course ID

S057

Course Description

Practical guidance on preparing for and giving depositions, including handling questioning, maintaining credibility, and avoiding common mistakes that can impact claim outcomes.

Things to Watch for in Your Upcoming Trials

Course ID

S058

Course Description

Key considerations for trial preparation and execution, including evidentiary issues, witness credibility, jury dynamics, and strategic pitfalls that can impact outcomes.

First Party Property Hot Topics

Course ID

S059

Course Description

Summary of emerging issues in first-party property claims, including coverage disputes, valuation challenges, regulatory developments, and strategies for effective claims handling.

Update of Florida Tort Reform

Course ID

S060

Course Description

Summary of recent Florida tort reform measures, including key statutory changes, effects on liability and damages, and practical implications for litigation and claims handling.

Expert Opinions in Florida and the Daubert Standard

Course ID

S061

Course Description

Admissibility standards for expert testimony in Florida, focusing on Daubert requirements, common challenges, and practical considerations for presenting and defending expert...

Core Concepts in Construction Defect Litigation

Course ID

S062

Course Description

Overview of common defect claims, key legal theories, and the roles of parties involved, with practical insights on investigation, causation, and risk management.

Trial, What You Need to Know

Course ID

S063

Course Description

Overview of the trial process, key stages, and practical considerations, including evidence presentation, witness preparation, and strategies for effective courtroom advocacy.

Design Professional Liability Trends and Fundamentals

Course ID

S064

Course Description

Overview of liability exposures for architects and engineers, including current claim trends, common risk areas, and key principles for managing and defending professional...

Construction Litigation Overview, Proposed Legislation & Case Law Updates

Course ID

S065

Course Description

Summary of key construction dispute issues, recent legislative developments, and notable case law shaping risk, liability, and claims handling in the construction industry.

Effective Mediation Strategies

Course ID

S066

Course Description

Practical techniques to prepare for and navigate mediation, including case evaluation, negotiation tactics, and communication strategies to achieve efficient, favorable...

Good Faith Claims Handling

Course ID

S067

Course Description

Overview of insurers' duty of good faith, common claim-handling pitfalls, and best practices for investigation, communication, and documentation to reduce bad faith risk.

Strategic Litigation in a Post Fee Era

Course ID

S068

Course Description

Provides guidance on applying current FL property insurance laws, litigation procedures, and defense strategies to effectively manage disputed claims, control exposure and...

Blueprints for Trouble: Managing Risk When Plans and Specifications Fail

Course ID

S069

Course Description

How deficient plans and specs lead to construction claims, focusing on design-risk allocation, contractor obligations, documentation, damages, and insurance coverage...

The Adjuster’s Playbook - Medical Bills, Wage Loss, Fraud & Coverage

Course ID

S070

Course Description

Covers strategies for evaluating medical bills, wage-loss claims, fraud indicators, coverage issues, and documentation to support timely and defensible benefit decisions.

PIP Claims - From First Notice to Demand and Litigation

Course ID

S071

Course Description

A practical guide to the PIP claim lifecycle, from initial coverage and benefit evaluation through treatment, investigation, benefit decisions, pre-suit demands, resolution, and...

Construction Defect Overview

Course ID

S072

Course Description

A practical guide to the PIP claim lifecycle, from initial coverage and benefit evaluation through treatment, investigation, benefit decisions, pre-suit demands, resolution, and...

Cost of Repair Estimates

Course ID

S073

Course Description

Learn how to evaluate and challenge construction cost-of-repair estimates while identifying key damages, evidentiary, exposure, and coverage issues.

General Contractor Non-Delegable Duties

Course ID

S074

Course Description

Explore when a general contractor may face liability for the work of independent contractors and how Florida statutes, building codes, and case law affect that analysis.

Navigating Bad Faith in the New Claims Landscape - Reform is Changing the Rules/AI is Changing the Playbook

Course ID

S075

Course Description

Examines evolving bad faith risks and good faith claims handling strategies, including tort reform, AI, claim evaluation, settlement demands, communication, and emerging...