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Courts and Coverage

Taking and Defending the Adjuster's Deposition—Part 2

2013-01-01 | R Brent Cooper

Brent Cooper deals with the most important aspect of the adjuster s deposition—preparation

Personal Lines Claims

Evaluating Bodily Injury Claims: Consideration Based on the Type of Injury—Wounds

2013-01-01 | Elise Farnham

Personal injury wounds vary. Elise Farnham discusses what should be considered when evaluating these injuries.

Claims Practices

California Allows Stacking of CGL: a Case of First Impression and Importance

2012-12-01 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma relates a California case holding that each insurer must pay its limits for each policy year it had a policy in effect.

Personal Lines Claims

Claims: There's an App for That, or Is There?

2012-07-07 | Elise Farnham

Elise Farnham develops ideas for mobile phone applications for insurance claims adjusters.

Courts and Coverage

Taking and Defending an Adjuster's Deposition—Part 1

2012-06-01 | R Brent Cooper

In this new series, Brent Cooper first examines whether the deposition should be taken at all.

Claims Practices

Appraisal Only Determines Loss

2012-04-01 | Barry Zalma

In a case related by Barry Zalma, the misuse of the appraisal system and the need for competent and experienced claims people are highlighted.

Personal Lines Claims

Personal Lines Insurance Is Getting More Personal

2012-01-01 | Elise Farnham

Technological advances, says Elise Farnham, are making the claims process more personal for insureds

Courts and Coverage

Trial of the Coverage Case—Part 4

2011-12-17 | R Brent Cooper

Insurance coverage cases involve trial demonstrative aids, themes and values, and charges. Brent Cooper explains.

Claims Practices

When an Occurrence Is Not an Occurrence: Faulty Construction Is Not an "Occurrence"

2011-12-01 | Barry Zalma

Poor construction is not considered an occurrence under a CGL policy per Kentucky court. (IRMI.com article)

Claims Management

The Next Level of Business Income Coverage

2011-11-01

Timothy King explains how insurance claims from off-premises events can harm business if not insured.