Author: Brunner, Grace

Advisory Committee Appointed for the Insurance Law Journal

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The Connecticut Insurance Law Journal is proud to announce the creation of an Advisory Committee for the Journal. The Committee is composed of preeminent insurance scholars from around the country. The current members of the Advisory Committee are:  

  • Kenneth Abraham, University of Virginia School of Law, David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law 
  • Tom Baker, University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law, William Maul Measey Professor of Law 
  • Allison Hoffman University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law, Professor of Law 
  • Kyle Logue, University of Michigan Law School, Interim Dean and Douglas A. Kahn Collegiate Professor of Law 
  • Daniel Schwarcz, University of Minnesota Law School, Frederickson & Byron Professor of Law 
  • Peter Siegelman, University of Connecticut School of Law, Phillip I. Blumberg Professor of Law 
  • Jeffrey Stempel, William S. Boyd School of Law, Doris S. and Theodore B. Lee Professor of Law 

The members of the Advisory Committee will counsel the CILJ leadership on important decisions facing the Journal, including its peer review process and the selection of symposium topics. We invite you to learn more about the Committee, its roles and responsibilities, and its members on our Advisory Committee section of the website. 

ILC & CT Insurance Law Journal Host ESG & Insurance Symposium

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A Symposium Sponsored by the Insurance Law Center & the Connecticut Insurance Law Journal

ESG, Insurance & the Law 

On Friday, May 31, 2024, the Insurance Law Center and the Connecticut Insurance Law Journal successfully hosted a symposium on ESG, Insurance & the Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford. The full-day event, which ran from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, brought together leading academics, regulators, and industry professionals to discuss the intersection of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and their impact on insurance law.

The symposium, held in the Davis Courtroom of William F. Starr Hall, drew a diverse group of attendees. Discussions were structured around four key panels that addressed academic, industry, consumer, and legislative perspectives on ESG in insurance. Esteemed panelists included:

Academic Perspectives Industry Perspectives Consumer Perspectives Legislation & Regulation
  • Matt Lesser, Connecticut State Senate
  • Tom Swan, Connecticut Citizens Action Group
  • Tom Sullivan, Federal Reserve; formerly Connecticut Insurance Department
Moderator: Peter Siegelman, University of Connecticut School of Law Moderator: Travis Pantin, University of Connecticut School of Law Moderator: Joseph A. MacDougald, University of Connecticut School of Law Moderator: David Robinson, University of Connecticut School of Law, formerly The Hartford

Moderated by UConn Law faculty and experts, the panels provided attendees with a wide-ranging exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing insurers and regulators as ESG issues become increasingly central to the industry. In addition to the panels, the symposium featured opening remarks, breaks for networking, and a closing cocktail reception that allowed for further dialogue between participants.

The Insurance Law Center expressed its gratitude to all speakers, participants, and attendees for contributing to a productive and engaging event.

For any follow-up questions or further information, attendees are encouraged to contact the Insurance Law Center at ilc@uconn.edu.