The Insurer’s Duty to Defend: The Do’s and Don’ts for Risk Managers

This presentation will explore a liability insurer’s duty to defend its insured as distinguishable from its duty to indemnify. Topics covered include what triggers this duty, other defense-related policy clauses, and obligations of both insurer and insured when the insurer is defending. Finally, this presentation will consider the impact of an insurer’s reservation of rights on its defense rights and obligations.