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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.
Construction Law
Pay-When-Paid Clauses and Prompt Payment Acts
2016-09-02 | Robert J Miletsky
The interaction of pay-when-paid clauses and state prompt payment acts may impact your construction projects and contracts.
Regulation and Compliance
Insurance Protection on My Cell Phone
2016-09-02 | Aaron E Lunt
Cell phone insurance via portable electronic insurance (PEI) is available in all states except Wyoming.
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.
Courts and Coverage
Little Known/Utilized Provisions of the CGL Policy: Supplementary Payments
2016-10-28 | R Brent Cooper
Courts and Coverage
Little Known/Utilized Provisions of the CGL Policy: Declarations Provision
2016-09-16 | R Brent Cooper
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
Claims Management
Opioids: a Stumbling Block to Good Claim Outcomes
2016-07-22 | Christopher E Mandel
Regulation and Compliance
What in the World Is a Motor Vehicle Service Contract?
2016-03-18 | Aaron E Lunt
