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Claims Practices

2017-01-27 | Barry Zalma

A recent California case involves pyrolysis and the insurer's duty to provide a defense. Barry Zalma discusses.

Personal Risk Management

2017-01-20 | Jack Hungelmann

Don't forget the downside of driving for a ridesharing company. Learn the risks and the possible solutions that are currently available.

Claims Practices

2016-11-11 | Barry Zalma

Where the insured fails to prove a property insurance loss, the claim ends. Barry Zalma discusses.

Personal Risk Management

2016-10-21 | Paul Farrell

This article emphasizes the importance of having a strong business auto safety program to assure that delivering meals to customers goes smoothly.

Property Insurance

2016-09-02 | Jay M Levin

Relates a recent other insurance case where the policyholder got caught up in a dispute between insurers to its own detriment.

Claims Practices

2016-07-22 | Barry Zalma

A Texas case, Anderson v. American Risk, shows that a breach of contract is needed for a bad faith claim. Barry Zalma explains.

Property Insurance

2016-05-13 | Jay M Levin

Failing to name an insured is not always fatal if there is a clear intent to insure a risk.

Claims Practices

2016-04-08 | Barry Zalma

Lies on insurance application about material facts cancels coverage.

Claims Practices

2016-02-26 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma relates a case holding that actual physical injury is required for CGL coverage.

Catastrophe Risk Management

2016-02-05 | Christopher M Brophy, David G Jordan

Is your amount of insurance coverage suitable for your construction project? Christopher Brophy investigates.