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Regulation and Compliance
Technology and the Motor Vehicle Service Contract Industry
2017-09-08 | Aaron E Lunt
Technology and the Motor Vehicle Service Contract Industry—Aaron Lunt says it must anticipate market needs, shifting regulations, and ownership issues.
Construction Law
Are Your Goods and Services UCC Worthy?
2017-09-01 | Robert J Miletsky
It's not a question "if" the UCC Articles apply, but how often and to what extent. Robert Miletsky explains.
Defense and Settlement
The Insurer Wants Its Money Back—Can It Do That?
2017-09-01 | Lyndon F Bittle
Whether it can recover costs paid depends on many factors. Lyndon Bittle explains.
Claims Practices
Pleading Can't Change a Battery into Negligence
2017-07-21 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma relates a recent case for coverage for a barroom assault.
Claims Management
Claim Reporting Best Practices
2017-06-23 | Christopher E Mandel
Chris Mandel examines the first of five major components of the claim management process, whether for insured, partially insured, or uninsured claims.
Construction Law
How To Handle "Will Serve" Letters
2017-05-12 | Robert J Miletsky
Don't dismiss "will serve" letters as just another layer of paperwork, warns Robert Miletsky.
Defense and Settlement
Contract Bars Coverage? Reform the Contract!
2017-05-12 | Lyndon F Bittle
Reformation may be warranted in certain circumstances. Lyndon Bittle reviews a recent case.
Regulation and Compliance
Warranty, Service Contract, and Insurance
2017-04-28 | Aaron E Lunt
Warranty, Service Contract, and Insurance—While they have many similar components, Aaron Lunt explains that their dissimilarities are important under the law.
Claims Practices
Excess Insurer May Not Refuse Reasonable Settlement
2017-04-07 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma relates a case holding that the insured and primary insurer may settle when excess refuses to participate.
Claims Management
The Claim Function and Best Practices
2017-03-31 | Christopher E Mandel
Chris Mandel explains the fundamentals of claims management and the best ways to get to reasonable outcomes for all parties.
Regulation and Compliance
Technology and the Motor Vehicle Service Contract Industry
2017-09-08 | Aaron E Lunt
Defense and Settlement
The Insurer Wants Its Money Back—Can It Do That?
2017-09-01 | Lyndon F Bittle
