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Courts and Coverage

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Anti-Stacking Provisions

2009-08-01 | R Brent Cooper

States are all over the board when it comes to UM/UIM anti-stacking statutes and case law. Brent Cooper reviews.

Claims Management

Reducing Workers Compensation Claims during a Layoff

2009-05-01

Lisa Hartman outlines the layoff issues risk managers face and suggests strategies to help guide them.

Claims Practices

Attorney Fees for Enforcement of Settlements in Florida

2009-05-01 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma relates cases permitting attorney fees where insureds must go to court to force claims settlement.

Courts and Coverage

Recent Cases Involving First-Party Claims

2009-05-01 | R Brent Cooper

Brent Cooper relates current homeowners, workers compensation, commercial property, and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage cases.

Courts and Coverage

Hurricane Ike and First-Party Litigation

2009-04-01 | R Brent Cooper

Brent Cooper looks at the effect on insurance rating, underwriting, legislation, and litigation in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

Claims Management

Workers Compensation Reserves—Dollars and Sense

2009-02-01

William Quinn explains how improper loss reserving can affect insurers and employers, and should be monitored closely.

Claims Practices

Insurance Fraud

2009-01-01 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma explains that insurance fraud can only be defeated by a thorough investigation by claimspersons, investigators, and insurance coverage counsel.

Courts and Coverage

Underinsured Motorist Insurance: Prerequisites before Coverage Applied

2009-01-01 | R Brent Cooper

Brent Cooper relates a Texas decision showing a further entrenchment in the plain-and-ordinary meaning test.

Personal Lines Claims

Avoiding Bad Faith Allegations in Excess Loss Situations

2009-01-01 | Elise Farnham

Elise Farnham discusses steps claim professionals can take to avoid bad faith situations and minimize damage if they encounter them.

Claims Management

Is Self-Administration Ever the Right Answer?

2008-11-01

Glenn Brown explores the decision-making process along with the risks, possible rewards, and challenges of administering your own claims.

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