Claims, Case Law, and Legal Articles

Claims Practices

Failure to Give Notice Defeats Coverage

2020-04-17 | Barry Zalma

Judgment creditor who did not comply with policy condition had no coverage. Barry Zalma relates the case.

Construction Law

Personal Guarantees in Construction

2020-04-17 | Robert J Miletsky

Know the facts, the risks, and the implications. Robert Miletsky reviews these and more.

Claims Management

Claims Management and Effective Risk Management

2020-03-20 | Christopher E Mandel

Claims Management and Effective Risk Management—Claims are the outgrowth of risk and exposure. Chris Mandel relates their relationship.

Courts and Coverage

Coverage for Ransomware Losses under Property Policies

2020-02-28 | David M Knapp

Coverage for Ransomware Losses under Property Policies—If hardware has been impaired, there may be coverage, per David Knapp.

Defense and Settlement

Texas Court Adopts Time-on-the-Risk Allocation

2020-02-28 | Lyndon F Bittle

Lyndon Bittle discusses the recent Vines-Herrin decision.

Claims Practices

Insured's Obligation to Read the Insurance Policy

2020-01-24 | Barry Zalma

Most people do not read their insurance policy. Barry Zalma explains why they should.

Claims Management

Bad Faith, Litigation Trends, and Emerging Tactics

2020-01-10 | Christopher E Mandel

Bad Faith, Litigation Trends, and Emerging Tactics—Chris Mandel examines legal costs that contribute significantly to the total cost of claims.

Regulation and Compliance

Motor Vehicle Service Contract Ancillary Products

2020-01-03 | Aaron E Lunt

Motor Vehicle Service Contract Ancillary Products—Aaron Lunt takes a look at coverage for auto tires and wheels, theft, vehicle appearance, and fobs.

Courts and Coverage

Why Insurance Policy Language Matters

2019-12-13 | David M Knapp

Regulation and Compliance

New Trends in Insurance

2019-11-01 | Aaron E Lunt

New Trends in Insurance—Aaron Lunt highlights a few innovative changes emerging in insurance.