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Personal Lines Claims
Avoiding Bad Faith Allegations in Excess Loss Situations
2009-01-01 | Elise Farnham
Elise Farnham discusses steps claim professionals can take to avoid bad faith situations and minimize damage if they encounter them.
Property Insurance
Concerns and Resolutions for Property Risk Management in 2009
2009-01-01 | William K Austin
William Austin says risk managers need to take stock of risks and exposures in their organizations.
Claims Practices
The Examination under Oath
2008-10-01 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma explains why this is an important tool to help insureds prove their loss or to allow an insurer to examine the proofs of loss to avoid potential fraud.
Personal Lines Claims
Personal Lines Property Loss Adjusting—Achieving Excellence
2008-10-01 | Elise Farnham
The steps involved to achieve claims closure involve knowing the policy, the contract, textbook answers, and alternatives. Elise Farnham explains.
Property Insurance
Hurricanes, Tropical Depressions, and Floods—Oh My!
2008-10-01 | William K Austin
William Austin examines coverage needs and expectations that must be addressed pre-loss—not after the loss event through litigation.
Personal Risk Management
Risk Management for Weddings
2008-08-16 | Jack Hungelmann
Weddings bring with them special risks not always covered by auto, home, or even umbrella policies. Jack Hunglemann explains.
Property Insurance
Key Considerations When Buying Builders Risk Coverage
2008-08-01 | Jay M Levin
Jay Levin explains why precise coverage terms and conditions should be reflected in the construction documents and reviewed in detail by all.
Claims Practices
Insurers Need to Audit Their Vendors' Service
2008-07-01 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma explains why prudent insurers need to trust claims vendors while simultaneously verifying their performance.
Property Insurance
Insurance Property Valuation and Loss Settlement Clauses—Important Considerations
2008-07-01 | William K Austin
William Austin says appropriate property risk management goes well beyond simply the identification of perils that may cause damage, destruction, or interruption of operations.
Time Element
When Does Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Stop?
2008-06-01 | Jay M Levin
Jay Levin relates a property case forcing insurers to fulfill their promise not only to pay for covered losses, but to do so in a timely fashion.
Personal Lines Claims
Avoiding Bad Faith Allegations in Excess Loss Situations
2009-01-01 | Elise Farnham
Property Insurance
Concerns and Resolutions for Property Risk Management in 2009
2009-01-01 | William K Austin
Personal Lines Claims
Personal Lines Property Loss Adjusting—Achieving Excellence
2008-10-01 | Elise Farnham
Property Insurance
Hurricanes, Tropical Depressions, and Floods—Oh My!
2008-10-01 | William K Austin
Property Insurance
Insurance Property Valuation and Loss Settlement Clauses—Important Considerations
2008-07-01 | William K Austin
