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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.
Claims Management
Greedily Contesting Claim Recovery Can Backfire
2018-07-27 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma relates a suit for total disability that didn't go well for the insured.
Claims Management
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.
Defense and Settlement
Settlement Relationships—Insurer, Insured, and Defense Counsel
2018-05-25 | Lyndon F Bittle
Is defense counsel a "sub-agent" of the insured client? Lyndon Bittle relates the case.
Regulation and Compliance
An Insurer's Framework To Hire outside Counsel
2018-05-11 | Aaron E Lunt
Aaron Lunt offers advice on when to hire outside counsel, especially for regulatory compliance issues.
Claims Management
Workers Compensation Claims and the Opioid Impact Revisited
2018-09-28 | Christopher E Mandel
Defense and Settlement
Settlement Relationships—Insurer, Insured, and Defense Counsel
2018-05-25 | Lyndon F Bittle
