Claims, Case Law, and Legal Articles
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Claims Practices
Diminution in Value
2010-08-01 | Barry Zalma
When faced with a question of diminution of value, Barry Zalma says you need to determine the applicable state law.
Courts and Coverage
Duty To Cooperate
2010-08-01 | R Brent Cooper
Every liability policy contains a cooperation clause. But, as Brent Cooper shows, how it is applied and litigated differs greatly.
Personal Lines Claims
Stress-Free Claims Adjusting
2010-08-01 | Elise Farnham
While there is no single panacea for dealing with stress, Elise Farnham offers a variety of techniques that can help.
Claims Practices
Insureds and Their Public Adjuster Nephew Punished for Adding to Damage after Legitimate Loss
2010-06-01 | Barry Zalma
In New Jersey, not only does crime not pay, but if caught, you may pay three times the damages. Barry Zalma relates the case.
Courts and Coverage
Correcting Mistakes in Additional Insured Endorsements
2010-04-01 | Richard J Scislowski
A New York court holds reformation as the remedy for a scrivener's error.
Courts and Coverage
Only Defense Costs Paid by Named Insured Satisfy the Self-Insured Retention
2010-03-01 | Richard J Scislowski
Only defense costs paid by named insured satisfy the self-insured retention.
Claims Management
Litigation Management—Crucial but Confusing
2010-02-01
Litigation is expensive. Glenn Brown explains how to manage costs.
Claims Practices
Legitimate Loss Becomes a Crime When Insured Lies
2010-02-01 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma relates a case proving that it doesn't pay to lie to the police and your insurer.
Personal Lines Claims
The Art of Strategic Negotiation
2010-01-01 | Elise Farnham
Becoming a skilled negotiator is vital to claims adjusters. Elise Farnham provides tips.
Claims Management
Reduce Claims To Improve WC Mod
2009-12-01
Manage workers compensation experience rating plans to curb expenses, per David Ackerman.
Claims Practices
Insureds and Their Public Adjuster Nephew Punished for Adding to Damage after Legitimate Loss
2010-06-01 | Barry Zalma
Courts and Coverage
Correcting Mistakes in Additional Insured Endorsements
2010-04-01 | Richard J Scislowski
Courts and Coverage
Only Defense Costs Paid by Named Insured Satisfy the Self-Insured Retention
2010-03-01 | Richard J Scislowski
