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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.
Claims Management
Appraiser Disqualified for Contingent Fee
2018-08-24 | Barry Zalma
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.
Defense and Settlement
Endorsement Did Not Apply to Defense Costs in Deepwater Horizon Suit
2019-03-01 | Lyndon F Bittle
Defense and Settlement
New Liability Restatement and Settlement of Catastrophic Claims
2018-12-07 | Lyndon F Bittle
Claims Management
Workers Compensation Claims and the Opioid Impact Revisited
2018-09-28 | Christopher E Mandel
