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Personal Lines Claims

"Green" Building Claim Implications

2009-10-01 | Elise Farnham

Green construction has significance for loss adjusters even when their insurer does not issue green policies. Elise Farnham explains.

Claims Management

Workers Compensation Return-to-Work Programs: Cost Savers?

2009-08-01

Insurance savings can be achieved if done correctly. Glenn Brown explains.

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.