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Claims Practices

Agent Has No Duty To Advise Insurance Coverage Needs

2019-01-18 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma relates a recent Alabama case.

Defense and Settlement

New Liability Restatement and Settlement of Catastrophic Claims

2018-12-07 | Lyndon F Bittle

Where a defendant is insured by multiple policies, adopting this approach could make a big difference, per Lyndon Bittle.

Regulation and Compliance

What Is Subrogation?

2018-11-30 | Aaron E Lunt

What Is Subrogation?—Subrogation benefits all. Aaron Lunt explains how it works and the benefits.

Claims Practices

Infrared Detection of Water Damage

2018-11-16 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma discusses a new tool that can be used by claims investigators, remediators, and consultants to detect and help eliminate mold infestations.

Claims Practices

California Case Comes Down Hard on Insurers

2018-10-19 | Barry Zalma

California Case Comes Down Hard on Insurers—Barry Zalma relates a case finding single acts in violation of the regulations can constitute a business practice.

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Workers Compensation Claims and the Opioid Impact Revisited

2018-09-28 | Christopher E Mandel

Workers Compensation Claims and the Opioid Impact Revisited—Chris Mandel looks at the crisis and efforts to quell the tide.

Claims Management

Appraiser Disqualified for Contingent Fee

2018-08-24 | Barry Zalma

Appraiser Disqualified for Contingent Fee—Barry Zalma discusses a Colorado case emphasizing the need for appraisers and umpires to be impartial and fair.

Regulation and Compliance

Credit Card Insurance Benefits

2018-08-17 | Aaron E Lunt

Credit Card Insurance Benefits—Aaron Lunt discusses the variety of offers available from financial institutions vying for customers.

Claims Management

Greedily Contesting Claim Recovery Can Backfire

2018-07-27 | Barry Zalma

Greedily Contesting Claim Recovery Can Backfire—Barry Zalma relates a suit for total disability that didn't go well for the insured.

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Insurtech and the Claim Function

2018-07-13 | Christopher E Mandel

Insurtech and the Claim Function—The insurance claim process has much to gain from technological advances, per Christopher Mandel.

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