Welcome to the latest issue of Insurance Insights, a gathering of notable legal developments and trends relevant to the insurance industry.
In this issue, we cover five things to know about artificial intelligence, an abundance of patent opportunities in insurance technology, and coverage and class action rulings so far this year.
All About AI
Key AI Takeaways from the NAIC 2026 Spring National Meeting
Our team discuss the Spring National Meeting. Read more on page 2.
Is Your Secret Safe with AI?
Reviews United States v. Heppner, No. 1:25-cr-00503 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 17, 2026) and Warner v. Gilbarco Inc., No. 2:24-cv-12333 (E.D. Mich. Feb. 10, 2026). Read more on page 2.
Up to Date on Your AI Ethics?
The American Bar Association (ABA) issued formal guidance on lawyers’ ethical obligations when using generative AI. Read more on page 3.
Attorney Spotlight
Mona Bhalla, Partner, Litigation & Trial Practice. Read more on page 3.
Et Tu, Judge?
A recent article in the Sedona Conference Journal reports findings from a randomized survey of federal judges on AI use. Read more on page 4.
“A Modest Proposal” for AI in Contract Interpretation
Reviews Snell v. United Specialty Insurance Company, No. 22-12581 (11th Cir. May 28, 2024). Read more on page 4.
Five Things to Know About AI
Read more on page 5.
Coverage Corner
Drawing a Line on Title Insurers’ Duty to Defend
Reviews Michel L. Schlup Revocable Trust v. Attorneys Title Guaranty Fund Inc., No. 2023CA1886 (Co. Ct. App. Mar. 19, 2026). Read More on page 6.
Nevada Supreme Court Affirms Excess Insurer’s Right to Equitable Subrogation
Reviews North River Insurance Co. v. James River Insurance Co., No. 89228 (Nev. Jan. 29, 2026). Read More on page 6.
Class Actions
Be Careful About Counting CAFA Damages Before They Hatch
Reviews Brown v. Allstate Corp., No. 1:22-cv-05096 (E.D.N.Y. Feb. 26, 2026). Read More on page 7.
50 Shades of State Law
Reviews Boaden v. Continental Casualty Co., No. 1:18-cv-03314 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 6, 2026). Read More on page 7.
Spotlight on Patents
The New Frontier: Patent Opportunities in Insurance Technology
Read more on page 8.
How to Identify Technological Solutions to Technological Problems
Read more on page 8.
Industry Players Are Filing Aggressively
Read more on page 9.
Civil Procedure Update
Reviews Hain Celestial Group v. Palmquist, No. 24-724 (U.S. Feb. 24, 2026) and Berk v. Choy, No. 24-440 (U.S. Jan. 20, 2026). Read more on page 9.