5 December 2025
/ Tiffani N. Palmer
Full Throttle at NASP 2025: Tiffani Palmer's Top Takeaways from the Subrogation Industry's Biggest Event
The 2025 National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Annual Conference, held October 26th–29th at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, marked the highest attendance in NASP history, bringing together subrogation professionals from across the nation under the theme, “Feel the Need, the Need for Subrogation.” Shareholder & Subrogation Group Chair Ted Traut, Shareholder Tiffani Palmer, and Attorneys Michael Chapman & Cameron Deane all attended this jet-fueled event.
Tiffani Palmer with her co-track leader David Fisk of Grotefeld Hoffman guided the general education track, delivering sessions that explored both foundational practices and cutting-edge strategies in subrogation. Attendees left with actionable insights on navigating liability, ethical considerations, and conflict management in today’s complex claims landscape.
Presentations on the general track offered a wealth of knowledge. Butler’s Zach Jett and Mark Sluder’s hosted the session “I Feel the Need… the Need for Insight on the Liability Side Evaluation” and highlighted key defense strategies, emphasizing coverage analysis, legal capacity, and tactical claim handling. Philip Berens & Natalie Keusseyan of Cozen O’Connor and Hany Dahroug of Allstate addressed the growing challenge of homeless-related fire claims in “Mission Control: Targeting Third-Party Liability for Homeless Fires”, examining public vs. private property issues. Other sessions, like “The Jerk Store Called… and Looking Back After Decades of Subrogating”, focused on conflict resolution, leveraging experts, and telling the story of a claim for maximum recovery.
Panels such as “Becoming Awesome” and “You Stay Classy San Diego” reinforced the value of strong partnerships and ethical practices, from proactive communication to thoughtful discovery management. Lively presentations like “Navigating the Ethical Relationship with an Insured During Subrogation and Bailments & Breakdowns: Rights, Risks & Remedies” provided practical guidance on building trust, and managing high-profile insureds, and while keeping the audience engaged.
Lastly, in “Danger Zone: Navigating Subrogation Through the Bankruptcy Battlefield”, Weltman Shareholder Ted Traut and Associate Cameron Dean, together with Progressive Attorney Jennifer Dorton, discuss how carriers can still achieve meaningful recovery even when a claimant files for bankruptcy.
Tiffani along with co-chair Blaise Schroedersecker of Vermont Insurance Company looks forward to continuing this tradition of education and networking in 2026. Set against the stunning backdrop of Mobile Bay at the historic Grand Hotel in Alabama, the upcoming conference, themed “Sweet Home Subrogation”, promises a blend of southern hospitality, expert-led sessions, and unparalleled opportunities to connect with peers.
Pictured: Left to right John Popilock of Popilock Law, 2026 NASP Annual Conference Co-Chair
Attendees can look forward to deep dives on best practices, leadership insights from keynote speaker Debbie Peterson, and a chance to explore the rich history and natural beauty of the Gulf Coast—all while strengthening the skills that drive subrogation excellence.
If you have any questions about this event or would like to learn more about Weltman’s consumer collections and/or subrogation solutions, please connect with Tiffani at any time.
This blog is not a solicitation for business, and it is not intended to constitute legal advice on specific matters, create an attorney-client relationship or be legally binding in any way.
Now, Shareholder and Spring 2026 NASP Conference Co-Chair Tiffani Palmer is taking us to the danger zone with her top takeaways from the event!
Tiffani Palmer with her co-track leader David Fisk of Grotefeld Hoffman guided the general education track, delivering sessions that explored both foundational practices and cutting-edge strategies in subrogation. Attendees left with actionable insights on navigating liability, ethical considerations, and conflict management in today’s complex claims landscape.
Presentations on the general track offered a wealth of knowledge. Butler’s Zach Jett and Mark Sluder’s hosted the session “I Feel the Need… the Need for Insight on the Liability Side Evaluation” and highlighted key defense strategies, emphasizing coverage analysis, legal capacity, and tactical claim handling. Philip Berens & Natalie Keusseyan of Cozen O’Connor and Hany Dahroug of Allstate addressed the growing challenge of homeless-related fire claims in “Mission Control: Targeting Third-Party Liability for Homeless Fires”, examining public vs. private property issues. Other sessions, like “The Jerk Store Called… and Looking Back After Decades of Subrogating”, focused on conflict resolution, leveraging experts, and telling the story of a claim for maximum recovery.
Panels such as “Becoming Awesome” and “You Stay Classy San Diego” reinforced the value of strong partnerships and ethical practices, from proactive communication to thoughtful discovery management. Lively presentations like “Navigating the Ethical Relationship with an Insured During Subrogation and Bailments & Breakdowns: Rights, Risks & Remedies” provided practical guidance on building trust, and managing high-profile insureds, and while keeping the audience engaged.
Lastly, in “Danger Zone: Navigating Subrogation Through the Bankruptcy Battlefield”, Weltman Shareholder Ted Traut and Associate Cameron Dean, together with Progressive Attorney Jennifer Dorton, discuss how carriers can still achieve meaningful recovery even when a claimant files for bankruptcy.
Across all sessions, the conference emphasized that subrogation success requires strategy, collaboration, and a clear understanding of both legal and human elements.
Tiffani along with co-chair Blaise Schroedersecker of Vermont Insurance Company looks forward to continuing this tradition of education and networking in 2026. Set against the stunning backdrop of Mobile Bay at the historic Grand Hotel in Alabama, the upcoming conference, themed “Sweet Home Subrogation”, promises a blend of southern hospitality, expert-led sessions, and unparalleled opportunities to connect with peers.
Pictured: Left to right John Popilock of Popilock Law, 2026 NASP Annual Conference Co-Chair
Dawn Goodwin of Nationwide, 2026 NASP Annual Conference Co-Chair
Patti Rutzinski of Secura Insurance Company, 2025 NASP Annual Conference Co-Chair
Michael Stevens of Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad, 2025 NASP Annual Conference Co-Chair
Tiffani Palmer of Weltman, 2026 NASP Spring Conference Co-Chair
Blaise Schroedersecker of Vermont Mutual Insurance Group, 2026 NASP Spring Conference Co-Chair
Attendees can look forward to deep dives on best practices, leadership insights from keynote speaker Debbie Peterson, and a chance to explore the rich history and natural beauty of the Gulf Coast—all while strengthening the skills that drive subrogation excellence.
If you have any questions about this event or would like to learn more about Weltman’s consumer collections and/or subrogation solutions, please connect with Tiffani at any time.
This blog is not a solicitation for business, and it is not intended to constitute legal advice on specific matters, create an attorney-client relationship or be legally binding in any way.
