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Defense and Settlement

No Home Run If You Don't Touch All the Bases: Collecting Judgments against Nonsettling Insurers

2016-08-26 | Lyndon F Bittle

Lyndon Bittle analyzes the obstacles of collecting judgments against nonsettling insurers in relation to a Texas case, Seger v. Yorkshire Insurance.

Claims Management

Opioids: a Stumbling Block to Good Claim Outcomes

2016-07-22 | Christopher E Mandel

For injured workers on opioids, claims professional vigilance can facilitate better results.

Claims Practices

Prompt Payment of Appraisal Award Defeats Bad Faith

2016-07-22 | Barry Zalma

A Texas case, Anderson v. American Risk, shows that a breach of contract is needed for a bad faith claim. Barry Zalma explains.

Claims Practices

Agent's Lie to Insurer Voids Policy

2016-04-08 | Barry Zalma

Lies on insurance application about material facts cancels coverage.

Claims Management

Managing Claims for the Benefit of Consumers

2016-03-18 | Christopher E Mandel

Whether occupational or injury or property casualty insurance claims, put consumers first.

Regulation and Compliance

What in the World Is a Motor Vehicle Service Contract?

2016-03-18 | Aaron E Lunt

Motor vehicle service contracts are defined, differ from insurance, and are regulated.

Claims Practices

Installation of Defective Product Is Not Physical Damage

2016-02-26 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma relates a case holding that actual physical injury is required for CGL coverage.

Courts and Coverage

Texas Recognizes Loss-of-Use Damages in Total Destruction Cases

2016-02-12 | R Brent Cooper

Resolving a split in appellate courts, Brent Cooper relates a recent Texas Supreme Court decision.

Claims Practices

Invest in Claims Training: Ignorance Can Be Cured

2016-01-15 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma believes the demise of formal training for claims adjusters has cost insurers dearly and advocates for its return.

Courts and Coverage

Accrual of Interest under Texas Prompt Payment of Claims Act

2015-10-30 | R Brent Cooper

Brent Cooper relates a case holding that statutory interest applies to insurer that is not in compliance with Act deadlines.

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