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Claims Practices
Insurer Sues Attorney for Malicious Prosecution
2006-08-01 | Barry Zalma
In a bit of a role reversal, an insurer rightly goes after an attorney who filed an apparently malicious and unfounded lawsuit against it. Barry Zalma explains.
Claims Practices
Sharing of Information between Insurers To Fight Fraud
2006-07-01 | Barry Zalma
When insurers fail to communicate to combat fraud, no one benefits. Barry Zalma looks at legislative initiatives to stop this practice.
Courts and Coverage
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Coverage Disputes and Pending Litigation
2006-07-01 | R Brent Cooper
Because of the coverage disputes presented by the hurricanes, it is uncertain what impact the hurricanes will have on the industry in the future. Dana Harbin and Brent Cooper discuss.
Courts and Coverage
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Effect on Claims Handling Procedures
2006-06-01 | R Brent Cooper
Insurers faced unique obstacles in investigating and settling claims in 2005. Dana Harbin and Brent Cooper explain.
Courts and Coverage
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Effect on Rating and Underwriting
2006-05-13 | R Brent Cooper
Homeowners insurance rate increases may stabilize the market in affected states. Dana Harbin and Brent Cooper explain.
Claims Practices
New ISO ACV Definition and California Statute
2006-03-01 | Barry Zalma
ISO responds to claims handling difficulties caused by recent California statutory changes. Barry Zalma explains.
Courts and Coverage
Homeowners Policies and Acts of Self-Defense
2006-01-01 | R Brent Cooper
Brent Cooper reviews court decisions on whether homeowners are protected by their liability insurance for damages from defensive acts.
Litigation Management
Legal Billing—Is There a Change in the Wind? A Look at the UTBMS Task Codes and the Future of Legal E-billing
2005-12-01 | Michael R Boutot
Michael Boutot describes the history of legal billing and explains the Uniform Task-Based Management System task codes and what he sees as the future of legal e-billing.
Claims Practices
Claims in a Disaster
2005-09-01 | Barry Zalma
In light of the many natural disasters this year, insureds who have never had to deal with insurance claims adjusters are confused or intimidated by the prospect. Barry Zalma provides advice.
Claims Practices
Rescission in California
2005-08-01 | Barry Zalma
Misrepresentations or concealment of material facts—whether intentional or not—can leave an insured without coverage, even for a legitimate claim. Barry Zalma looks at a recent case on point.
Courts and Coverage
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Coverage Disputes and Pending Litigation
2006-07-01 | R Brent Cooper
Courts and Coverage
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Effect on Claims Handling Procedures
2006-06-01 | R Brent Cooper
Courts and Coverage
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Effect on Rating and Underwriting
2006-05-13 | R Brent Cooper
Litigation Management
Legal Billing—Is There a Change in the Wind? A Look at the UTBMS Task Codes and the Future of Legal E-billing
2005-12-01 | Michael R Boutot
