Every year the Summit Conference hosts panels that discuss pressing issues that Directors and Officers are facing. This particular panel discussed D&O Liability – Litigation, Insurance and Indemnification. The distinguished group of panelists included the following individuals:
Moderator – Spence Hoole, Partner, Diversified Insurance Group
Panelist – Karen Mulroe, General Counsel, WellCare
Panelist – Dave Steuber, Partner, Howrey LLP
Panelist – Susan Miner, Director, Corporate & Executive Protection, Woodruff-Sawyer & Company
The discussion centered around the WellCare meltdown and the resulting suits and problems stemming from the governance problems and subsequent bankruptcy.