Claims, Case Law, and Legal Articles
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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.
Courts and Coverage
Understand the CGL Policy Post-Judgment Interest Provision
2017-03-10 | R Brent Cooper
Brent Cooper continues the series on little known/understood CGL policy provisions, focusing on clause 1.g of "Supplementary Payments."
Construction Law
Beware of Unclear Language in Construction Contracts/Forms
2017-03-03 | Robert J Miletsky
Learn about contra proferentem and other problems that can arise when using imprecise wording in construction contracts.
Defense and Settlement
First Come, First Served—Must an Insurer Accept a Settlement Offer That Does Not Release All Insureds?
2017-02-24 | Lyndon F Bittle
Lyndon Bittle relates a recent Fifth Circuit case that affirmed a $2.8 million judgment against an insurer for failing to accept a Stowers demand.
Regulation and Compliance
Understanding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
2017-02-17 | Aaron E Lunt
Learn about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which is part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
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.
Courts and Coverage
Understand the CGL Policy Post-Judgment Interest Provision
2017-03-10 | R Brent Cooper
Construction Law
Beware of Unclear Language in Construction Contracts/Forms
2017-03-03 | Robert J Miletsky
Defense and Settlement
First Come, First Served—Must an Insurer Accept a Settlement Offer That Does Not Release All Insureds?
2017-02-24 | Lyndon F Bittle
Regulation and Compliance
Understanding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
2017-02-17 | Aaron E Lunt
Construction Law
Choose the Right Construction Dispute Resolution Method
2016-12-02 | Robert J Miletsky
