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Claims Practices
Insurer's Lawyer's Advice Not Privileged
2013-04-01 | Barry Zalma
In Washington state, it appears that all lawyers and litigants are equal except for insurers and their lawyers, who are less equal than all others are.
Courts and Coverage
Courts Address the Contractual Liability Exclusion—How Far Does It Go?
2013-04-01 | R Brent Cooper
Brent Cooper looks at Texas cases addressing the breadth of the exclusion and the resulting uncertainty.
Courts and Coverage
Taking and Defending the Adjuster's Deposition—Part 4
2013-02-02 | R Brent Cooper
This article addresses the deposition itself. Brent Cooper covers the adjuster's appearance and objections and privileges that can be asserted.
Courts and Coverage
Taking and Defending the Adjuster's Deposition—Part 3
2013-01-19 | R Brent Cooper
This article concludes Brent Cooper's advice on how to best prepare for a deposition.
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.
Courts and Coverage
Courts Address the Contractual Liability Exclusion—How Far Does It Go?
2013-04-01 | R Brent Cooper
Courts and Coverage
Taking and Defending the Adjuster's Deposition—Part 4
2013-02-02 | R Brent Cooper
Courts and Coverage
Taking and Defending the Adjuster's Deposition—Part 3
2013-01-19 | R Brent Cooper
Courts and Coverage
Taking and Defending the Adjuster's Deposition—Part 2
2013-01-01 | R Brent Cooper
Personal Lines Claims
Evaluating Bodily Injury Claims: Consideration Based on the Type of Injury—Wounds
2013-01-01 | Elise Farnham
Claims Practices
California Allows Stacking of CGL: a Case of First Impression and Importance
2012-12-01 | Barry Zalma
Courts and Coverage
Taking and Defending an Adjuster's Deposition—Part 1
2012-06-01 | R Brent Cooper
