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Claims Practices

Potential for Insurance Coverage Requires Defense

2017-01-27 | Barry Zalma

A recent California case involves pyrolysis and the insurer's duty to provide a defense. Barry Zalma discusses.

Claims Management

Insurance Claim Fraud and Social Media

2017-01-13 | Christopher E Mandel

Insurance fraud is increasing, but law enforcement and social media may help slow it down.

Defense and Settlement

Does Cooperation Mean Capitulation?

2016-12-16 | Lyndon F Bittle

Lyndon Bittle relates a case regarding whether the insured's duty to cooperate required it to contribute its own assets to settle a covered claim.

Construction Law

Choose the Right Construction Dispute Resolution Method

2016-12-02 | Robert J Miletsky

When construction disputes arise, arbitration, mediation, or litigation may result. Learn the pros and cons of each method.

Claims Practices

No Bad Faith for Reasonable Dispute

2016-11-11 | Barry Zalma

Where the insured fails to prove a property insurance loss, the claim ends. Barry Zalma discusses.

Regulation and Compliance

What Is a Contractual Liability Insurance Policy?

2016-11-04 | Aaron E Lunt

Learn what a contractual liability insurance policy (CLIP) is, why it's necessary, and how it is used in the marketplace to protect both businesses and consumers.

Courts and Coverage

Little Known/Utilized Provisions of the CGL Policy: Supplementary Payments

2016-10-28 | R Brent Cooper

CGL insureds may be paid for assisting in claims investigation under a section of the "Supplementary Payments" provision.

Courts and Coverage

Little Known/Utilized Provisions of the CGL Policy: Declarations Provision

2016-09-16 | R Brent Cooper

This series of articles looks at little known or utilized provisions of the commercial general liability policy, starting with the declarations provision.