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Claims Practices

Purchasing Higher Deductibles Than Desired Is Not Broker Negligence

2019-04-12 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma relates a case where the policy didn't provide the coverage expected.

Claims Management

WC Court Rulings, Legislation, and Advocacy-Driven Claim Outcomes

2019-03-29 | Christopher E Mandel

WC Court Rulings, Legislation, and Advocacy-Driven Claim Outcomes—Worker advocacy is worth the investment and does have an impact, per Chris Mandel.

Defense and Settlement

Endorsement Did Not Apply to Defense Costs in Deepwater Horizon Suit

2019-03-01 | Lyndon F Bittle

Lyndon Bittle relates the ruling by the Texas Supreme Court.

Claims Management

Captive Claim Management

2019-01-18 | Christopher E Mandel

Captive Claim Management—Chris Mandel looks at the similarities and differences of managing claims for a captive.

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

Barry Zalma relates a case finding single acts in violation of the regulations can constitute a business practice.

Claims Management

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.