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Claims Practices

2022-05-12 | Peter G Furst

Peter Furst explains this tool for improving business outcomes by focusing on the potential for future enhancements.

Claims Practices

2022-04-08 | Barry Zalma

The Colorado Supreme Court makes it clear that an adjuster may not be sued for the tort of bad faith. Barry Zalma relates the case.

Construction Law

2022-01-28 | Robert J Miletsky

Robert Miletsky explains why the check in the mail system works best.

Claims Practices

2022-01-13 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma relates a recent Utah case involving a lawyer's dishonesty on an insurance application.

Courts and Coverage

2021-12-16 | David M Knapp

Courts look beyond thelabel, as illustrated by this case related by David Knapp.

Claims Practices

2021-11-15 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma relates a case finding no coverage for a qui tam suit filed before the inception of the policy.

Defense and Settlement

2021-08-12 | Lyndon F Bittle

Giving "publication" the broadest possible definition, the court held for the insured. Lyndon Bittle relates the case.

Claims Practices

2021-07-02 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma takes issue with calling the 2019–2020 riots "victimless" and looks at those impacted.

Defense and Settlement

2021-05-07 | Lyndon F Bittle

The insured's liability must be in excess of policy limits but can arise from a judgment or settlement. Lyndon Bittle relates the case.

Claims Practices

2021-04-23 | Barry Zalma

A false home loss estimate by a "consultant" that is adopted by an insured is fraud. Barry Zalma relates the case.