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Property Insurance

Pollution Events—An Insured Peril in Property Insurance?

2008-04-01 | William K Austin

William Austin illustrates why risk management professionals must continually test insurance coverage prior to a loss event.

Property Insurance

New York Awards Consequential Damages for Insurer's Bad Faith

2008-03-01 | 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.

Claims Practices

Insurer Must Go to Trial on Allegations of a Fraudulent Settlement

2008-02-01 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma shows why insurers who settle with a general release may not be able to close the claim.

Personal Risk Management

Time to Standardize Personal Umbrella Insurance Policies

2008-02-01 | Jack Hungelmann

Jack Hungelmann points out the problems of not having standardized umbrella policies.

Claims Practices

Required Insurance Training and Continuing Education

2008-01-01 | Barry Zalma

With constant regulation changes, Barry Zalma says best practices mandate yearlong education.

Personal Lines Insurance

Demystifying Auto Rental Insurance

2007-12-08 | Mike McCracken

IRMI's Mike McCracken examines rental car coverage provided by the personal auto policy (PAP) and compares what some rental companies offer.

Property Insurance

Demystifying Appraisal: Getting through the Process

2007-12-01 | Jay M Levin

Jay Levin examines methods appraisers, umpires, and parties use to make the process proceed more smoothly and maximize the likelihood of a fair award.

Property Insurance

Demystifying Appraisal: The Scope and Nature of Insurance Appraisals

2007-10-01 | Jay M Levin

Jay Levin examines appraisals, addressing their use, benefits and limitations, jurisdictional differences, and review issues.

Claims Practices

Use Licensed Experts in Claims Litigation

2007-08-01 | Barry Zalma

An Illinois decision requiring experts to be licensed in the state before testifying could be problematic. Barry Zalma explains.

Claims Practices

The Lawyer as an Insurance Claims Expert

2007-05-01 | Barry Zalma

Contrary to popular opinion, Barry Zalma says a lawyer can make a good expert witness in an insurance claims dispute.

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