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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

Breach of Contractor's Warranty Defeats Coverage

2009-10-01 | Barry Zalma

To succeed in an insurance claim, be sure to obtain insurance certificates as required. Barry Zalma explains.

Courts and Coverage

Coverage Triggers and Duty-To-Defend Dilemmas

2009-10-01 | R Brent Cooper

The adoption of the actual injury rule in Texas creates issues with respect to the duty to defend, per Brent Cooper.