“Insurance in 2020 What you Need to Know”

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Austin Crawford, AAI, J. Smith Lanier & Co.: Austin Crawford is a Vice President with J. Smith Lanier &Co., a Marsh & McLennan Agency who specializes in Risk Management & Insurance for the Education and Transportation Industries. He has been with the firm since 2016 and handles JSL’s CVTA Insurance Program. Prior to Joining J. Smith Lanier, Austin was an underwriter at the Hartford, underwriting commercial driving school risks.

Matthew S. Darrough, Thompson Coburn LLP:  Matt Darrough is co-chair of Thompson Coburn’s insurance practice group, guiding policyholders, insurers, and insurance professionals on everything from policy placement through the litigation process for disputed claims. A litigation partner with extensive insurance experience, Matt has successfully identified applicable coverage issues overlooked by others in the industry, fundamentally improving clients’ business outlooks. Matt has successfully litigated complex insurance cases in a variety of state and federal jurisdictions, achieving numerous victories through motion practice, trial, and on appeal.

William R. Bay, Thompson Coburn LLP: Bill Bay has represented major corporations in high-stakes litigation for more than 30 years. He has achieved favorable results for clients in state and federal courts across the country, and frequently serves as regional or national counsel for clients facing suits and regulatory actions in multiple venues. He has been recognized as a top litigator by The Best Lawyers in America. Bill’s clients vary from major financial institutions to manufacturers to post-secondary institutions. He has litigated cases on behalf of companies facing high-risk litigation and helped businesses manage and respond to large portfolios on litigation in multiple jurisdictions.