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Property Insurance
Appraisal and Suit Limitations
2015-10-23 | Jay M Levin
Jay Levin relates a recent ruling where a request for reference for arbitration did not toll the relevant statute of limitations.
Claims Practices
Can an Insurer Obtain Insured's Tax Returns?
2015-08-28 | Barry Zalma
In relating a recent Utah case, Barry Zalma relates the court's opinion regarding how tax returns can establish a triable issue if allowed in evidence.
Property Insurance
"Decay" Includes Gradual Deterioration
2015-07-17 | Jay M Levin
Jay Levin relates a case holding that the term "decay" in a property insurance policy's coverage extension for "collapse" should be construed broadly.
Claims Practices
Is Pool Pop-Out Excluded?
2015-03-27 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma discusses a recent case holding that a clear and unambiguous subsurface water pressure exclusion applied.
Claims Practices
Eight-Corners Rule Defeats Right to Defense
2015-01-01 | Barry Zalma
A court rules there's no accident when a person is shot in the head at close range. Barry Zalma relates the case.
Property Insurance
Potential Insurance Company Fraud in Superstorm Sandy Litigation
2014-12-01 | Jay M Levin
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, highly questionable practices within the insurance industry have been revealed. Jay Levin relates several cases.
Personal Lines Claims
The Claims Professional as Problem Solver
2014-11-01 | Elise Farnham
Elise Farnham provides six tips to help resolve claim situations in an efficient and economical manner.
Claims Practices
Texas Court Rules WC Is the Exclusive Remedy in CCIP Claim
2014-10-01 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma relates a case involving a crane collapse and a contractor controlled insurance program.
Property Insurance
Analyzing Nonstandard Cyber and Privacy Insurance Policies
2014-10-01 | William K Austin
A thoughtful and careful approach to understanding cyber/privacy exposures and coverage is key. William Austin provides a tool.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Insurance Considerations in Operational Resilience
2014-08-01 | Christopher M Brophy
Christopher Brophy examines the practical considerations for recovery planning and how well the insurance program melds.
Property Insurance
Potential Insurance Company Fraud in Superstorm Sandy Litigation
2014-12-01 | Jay M Levin
Claims Practices
Texas Court Rules WC Is the Exclusive Remedy in CCIP Claim
2014-10-01 | Barry Zalma
Property Insurance
Analyzing Nonstandard Cyber and Privacy Insurance Policies
2014-10-01 | William K Austin
Catastrophe Risk Management
Insurance Considerations in Operational Resilience
2014-08-01 | Christopher M Brophy
