Conferences and Speeches: Annette Rolain to Speak at the American Bar Association 2026 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar

February 27, 2026

Annette P. Rolain will speak at the American Bar Association 2026 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar.

Insurers are increasingly using declaratory judgment actions as a strategic tool to control the forum and framing of coverage disputes— but when and why they do so remain nuanced. From the insurer’s perspective, decisions to “strike first” often depend on the strength of the claim, jurisdictional considerations, and the insured’s posture, with client preference playing a growing role in the calculus. This session will examine the strategic considerations behind insurer-initiated declaratory relief actions and how policyholders can protect themselves from being preemptively sued. Speakers will explore best practices for policyholders to preserve leverage, including early engagement with insurers, leveraging broker relationships, and pursuing parallel negotiations. Attendees will gain insights into forum selection battles, timing considerations, and how to position coverage disputes for the most favorable resolution.

2026 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar

March 6, 2026

                                                      Loews Ventana Canyon Resort,

                                                  7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750

The breakout session “Who Files First? Navigating Insurer-Initiated Declaratory Relief Actions” will take place on Thursday, March 6, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. MT.