Insurance Arbitration Chair Selection—Getting a Panel in Place - Oct. 27th 2025

Location: New York, NY

American Arbitration Association
150 E 42nd Street, Floor 17
New York, NY 10017

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30pm (Eastern Time)

Program Description:

Most insurance policies that include arbitration clauses call for disputes under the policy to be decided by a panel of three arbitrators, often through language such as: “Each party shall select an arbitrator, and the chosen arbitrators shall select a third arbitrator, who will chair the panel.” Frequently, however, the process of selecting the panel chair is time-consuming and contentious. Negotiations between the insurance company’s and policyholder’s appointees can take weeks, with disagreement and delay often the norm rather than the exception. AAA Rules give the party appointed arbitrators 14 calendar days to complete the selection before the AAA will make that appointment. This program will examine the challenges that arise in selecting a panel chair, the implications for parties on both sides of the dispute, and practical strategies for navigating or avoiding stalemates.

Co-Sponsor: The Commercial & Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association

Moderator:

Jennifer Rego, American Arbitration Association

Faculty:

Mark Bunim, Case Closure LLC
Diane Nergaard, Eriksen LLC
Sylvia Kaminsky, AAA Panelist

CLE INFORMATION

The AAA has not applied for and is not offering CLE credits in any jurisdiction for this program. Registrants desiring CLE credit (or those professionals in a discipline other than the practice of law) will be able to request a certificate of attendance, which may be used for self-pursuit of CLE credit in their jurisdictions. In so doing, the AAA suggests that you confirm applications requirements for this type of course with the appropriate licensing body.