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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.
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.
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
