From Cold War Deals to Nuclear Verdicts Reclaiming the Insurance Lawyer’s Role

Insurance lawyers once helped negotiate global peace; today, they’re navigating litigation battles with multi-million-dollar verdicts at stake. This article from CLM draws an insightful parallel between Cold War negotiations and modern defense litigation, encouraging claims professionals to actively reframe perceptions, push back on social inflation, and stay sharp at the mediation table.

From historical context to real-life case examples, the piece explores how defense teams can use both big-picture strategies like tort reform and micro-level tactics to combat runaway verdicts. Want the full details and analysis? Head over to CLM’s website and read the article in its entirety—you don’t want to miss it.