Themis in NYC 2025

Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Helen Mills Theater | New York City

Themis Prime is a separate and distinct practice area dedicated to the management of large loss and excess claims. The insurance industry recognizes that the handling of large loss and excess claims is so significantly different than standard claims, that they require a dedicated practice area to better develop the skills and techniques for those handling these claims. The goal is to create an ongoing forum and communication network that develops cutting-edge techniques and strategies to properly manage and expediently defend sophisticated, large exposure, excess, or multi-party claims.

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Prime Conference Schedule:

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Brunch
12:00 PM - 12:25 PM	Welcome & Opening Remarks Presenter: Mitchell Kaplan, Zarwin Baum
12:25 PM - 1:15 PM	Data Collection and Predictive Modeling: How Can We Use Emerging Technology to Predict Outcomes Accurately? Moderators: Mitchell Kaplan, Zarwin Baum Michael "Maz" Mazurczak, Melick & Porter Panelists: Quentin Bishop, Allstate Dana LaScala, W.R. Berkley Corporation Ron Morrison, Great American Insurance Liz Nakamura, Thomson Reuters Quaker Analytics
1:25 PM - 2:15 PM	Playing Nice in the Sandbox: Prevention of the Fracturing of the Tower through strategic negotiation, collaboration, and courage Moderator: Beth Fitch, Righi Fitch Law Group Panelists: Kelly Brown, Nationwide Jessica Johns, Westchester Mike Mulligan, RSUI Group Ted Schaer, Zarwin Baum
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM	Mock Trials: What Do They Do, and What Are Their Limitations Moderator: Jen Crow, Scheer.Law Panelists: Jeff Annis, RSUI Group Michael Cortese, Westfield Specialty Michael Dickert, Comcast Gabrielle Lodato, Sompo
3:25 PM - 4:15 PM	Verdict Wars, The Industry Strikes Back: Strategies to Fight Nuclear Verdicts Moderators: Steve Grubbs, Pappas Grubbs Price Howard Klar, Gallo Vitucci Klar Matt Spector, Chubb
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM	Closing Remarks Presenter: Mitchell Kaplan, Zarwin Baum
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Themis 2025 Holiday Party Separate registration is required. Click here for more information.