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Claims Practices
Texas Court Rules WC Is the Exclusive Remedy in CCIP Claim
2014-10-01 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma relates a case involving a crane collapse and a contractor controlled insurance program.
Courts and Coverage
Burden of Proof in Coverage Litigation—Part 4
2014-07-19 | R Brent Cooper
Brent Cooper looks at who has the burden of proof to show that a claim falls within the policy period.
Courts and Coverage
Burden of Proof in Coverage Litigation—Part 3
2014-04-26 | R Brent Cooper
Brent Cooper discusses who has the burden of proof to prove an exception to an exclusion and to show that the person claiming coverage is insured.
Courts and Coverage
Burden of Proof in Coverage Litigation—Part 2
2014-01-01 | R Brent Cooper
Brent Cooper continues his review of the insurer's and insured's burden of proof during the course of insurance litigation in Texas.
Claims Practices
Foreclosure Destroys Insurable Interest
2013-10-01 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma discusses a recent Texas case involving a homeowners insurance claim and the possibility of profiting where the policy provided no coverage.
Courts and Coverage
Burden of Proof in Coverage Litigation—Part 1
2013-10-01 | R Brent Cooper
Brent Cooper reviews the respective burdens of proof that the insurer and insured must carry during the course of insurance litigation in Texas.
Personal Lines Claims
Evaluating Bodily Injury Claims—Back Injuries
2013-10-01 | Elise Farnham
Claims professionals need to conduct a thorough investigation, per Elise Farnham.
Courts and Coverage
Named Driver Policies
2013-07-01 | R Brent Cooper
Brent Cooper discusses "named driver" policies that limit the auto coverage afforded to only those drivers identified in the policy.
Personal Lines Claims
Evaluating Bodily Injury Claims—The Effects of Traumatic Injuries
2013-07-01 | Elise Farnham
Elise Farnham explains the importance of psychosomatic medicine and the impact of emotions on the healing process.
Personal Lines Claims
Evaluating Bodily Injury Claims: Consideration Based on the Type of Injury—Fractures
2013-06-01 | Elise Farnham
Assess the extent of injury, health of the injured party, and potential for permanent disability, per Elise Farnham.
Claims Practices
Texas Court Rules WC Is the Exclusive Remedy in CCIP Claim
2014-10-01 | Barry Zalma
Personal Lines Claims
Evaluating Bodily Injury Claims—The Effects of Traumatic Injuries
2013-07-01 | Elise Farnham
Personal Lines Claims
Evaluating Bodily Injury Claims: Consideration Based on the Type of Injury—Fractures
2013-06-01 | Elise Farnham
