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Settlement Releases and Indemnity Agreements: The Insurance Defense Guide

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1 hours 26 minutes
Paul Koepff
With Paul Koepff from Clyde & Co
Recorded October 01, 2025.
Product ID 100909

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Overview

Lock it All Down: Limit Future Liability and Ensure Finality

Settlement releases are more than just boilerplate documents - they are critical instruments of risk management. A poorly drafted release can expose defendants and insurers to continued litigation, indemnity obligations, or lien enforcement long after the case is thought to be resolved. This program will walk you through the key components of a bulletproof release so you can close the file cleanly. You'll also get tips for dealing with indemnity agreements in complex or multi-party cases. Protect the defendant and insurer from unpleasant post-settlement surprises - register today!

  • Learn how to draft unambiguous releases that close the door to future legal headaches.
  • Navigate special requirements for settlements involving protected parties.
  • Know how to use indemnity agreements between co-defendants or third parties.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Pre-Drafting Considerations
  2. Drafting Airtight Release Language
    1. Parties, Scope of the Release, and Waiver of Unknown Claims
    2. Non-Admission of Liability
    3. Indemnification for Liens and Third-Party Claims
    4. Payment Terms: Timing, Conditions, Structured Settlements
    5. Dismissal of the Action
    6. Back-End Boilerplate: Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Severability
  3. Other Considerations (Confidentiality, Mutual Releases, Releases Involving Minors or Incompetent Parties)
  4. Reviewing Indemnity Clauses
  5. Drafting Indemnity Agreements in Multi-Party Cases
  6. Litigation Hot Spots and Case Law Updates

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Product ID 100909

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.8 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 1.5 Total
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  1. Settlement Releases and Indemnity Agreements: The Insurance Defense Guide

    1. Pre-Drafting Considerations
    2. Drafting Airtight Release Language
      1. Parties, Scope of the Release, and Waiver of Unknown Claims
      2. Non-Admission of Liability
      3. Indemnification for Liens and Third-Party Claims
      4. Payment Terms: Timing, Conditions, Structured Settlements
      5. Dismissal of the Action
      6. Back-End Boilerplate: Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Severability
    3. Other Considerations (Confidentiality, Mutual Releases, Releases Involving Minors or Incompetent Parties)
    4. Reviewing Indemnity Clauses
    5. Drafting Indemnity Agreements in Multi-Party Cases
    6. Litigation Hot Spots and Case Law Updates

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Insurance professionals and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Paul Koepff
Paul
Koepff
Clyde & Co
Speaker bio
Paul Koepff

Paul Koepff

Clyde & Co
Paul Koepff

is a distinguished insurance coverage attorney with decades of experience handling high-stakes litigation, trials, and arbitrations across the United States and internationally. Now practicing with Clyde & Co, he has served as lead counsel in numerous complex insurance coverage disputes and appellate matters over his 45-year career. Prior to joining Clyde & Co, Mr. Koepff was a senior partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP, where he chaired the firm's award-winning Insurance Department. He has successfully litigated and arbitrated coverage issues in U.S., London, and Bermuda forums, often involving significant financial exposure and high-profile matters. His appellate victories span multiple jurisdictions, including the New Jersey Supreme Court, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and various New York appellate courts. Mr. Koepff is AV® Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell and was honored with the 2020 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. He is recognized by Chambers USA for his superior industry knowledge and litigation skill, and by Legal 500 USA as one of the nation's leading insurance lawyers. In addition to his practice, Mr. Koepff is active in several professional organizations, including ARIAS US, the American College of Coverage Counsel, and the ABA's Tort and Insurance Practice Section. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and multiple federal courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Koepff earned his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Duke University in 1973, and both his M.B.A. and B.A. degrees, cum laude, from Lehigh University.

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