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Property Insurance
Public Adjusters: Do Their Contracts Create Irrevocable, Enforceable Assignments?
2006-09-01 | Jay M Levin
Jay Levin explores why post-loss assignments should be clearly expressed to eliminate any ambiguity about the extent and nature of the interest assigned.
Claims Practices
Insurer Sues Attorney for Malicious Prosecution
2006-08-01 | Barry Zalma
In a bit of a role reversal, an insurer rightly goes after an attorney who filed an apparently malicious and unfounded lawsuit against it. Barry Zalma explains.
Personal Risk Management
Managing the Townhouse/Condominium Unit Owner Risk
2006-08-01 | Jack Hungelmann
Jack Hungelmann relays the problems condo owners face when trying to obtain seamless property and liability insurance.
Claims Practices
Sharing of Information between Insurers To Fight Fraud
2006-07-01 | Barry Zalma
When insurers fail to communicate to combat fraud, no one benefits. Barry Zalma looks at legislative initiatives to stop this practice.
Property Insurance
The Litigation Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Are the Flood Gates Opening?
2006-07-01 | Jay M Levin
Jay Levin looks at Judge Senter's rulings—fair but not enforcing anti-concurrent causation language where it would eliminate coverage for otherwise covered hurricane damage.
Claims Practices
New ISO ACV Definition and California Statute
2006-03-01 | Barry Zalma
ISO responds to claims handling difficulties caused by recent California statutory changes. Barry Zalma explains.
Property Insurance
The National Flood Insurance Program: Two Major Problem Areas
2006-03-01 | Jay M Levin
Risk managers need to understand the precise parameters of their insurance coverage for flood. Jay Levin explains.
Personal Risk Management
Government Programs for Uninsurable Chronic Medical Conditions
2006-02-01 | Jack Hungelmann
Jack Hungelmann discusses available government programs and how they can fit into a long-range insurance plan.
Personal Risk Management
Insurance Products for Uninsurable Chronic Medical Conditions
2006-01-01 | Jack Hungelmann
The solution for those deemed uninsurable for most life, health, disability, and long-term care products is personal risk management. Jack Hungelmann explains.
Property Insurance
Handle Property Claims Properly
2005-12-01 | Jay M Levin
Jay Levin explains how a recent case addressing property insurance for damage to computer systems makes clear that even having the right coverage is not enough.
Property Insurance
Public Adjusters: Do Their Contracts Create Irrevocable, Enforceable Assignments?
2006-09-01 | Jay M Levin
Personal Risk Management
Managing the Townhouse/Condominium Unit Owner Risk
2006-08-01 | Jack Hungelmann
Property Insurance
The Litigation Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Are the Flood Gates Opening?
2006-07-01 | Jay M Levin
Property Insurance
The National Flood Insurance Program: Two Major Problem Areas
2006-03-01 | Jay M Levin
Personal Risk Management
Government Programs for Uninsurable Chronic Medical Conditions
2006-02-01 | Jack Hungelmann
Personal Risk Management
Insurance Products for Uninsurable Chronic Medical Conditions
2006-01-01 | Jack Hungelmann
