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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

Builders Risk Policies: Are You Really Covered?

2014-08-01 | Jay M Levin

A recent court decision serves as a reminder to contractors of the potentially limited scope of such policies. Jay Levin explains.

Property Insurance

Insurable Interest and Having Enough Skin in the Game

2014-03-01 | Jay M Levin

Jay Levin relates a case showing the importance of insurable interest when purchasing insurance and at the time of ownership transfer.

Time Element

Calculating Makeup in Business Interruption Claims

2013-12-01 | Michael Speer

It is a mistake to jump to the conclusion that the occurrence of increased production or revenues following the restoration of operations is makeup. Each situation must be carefully examined to determine the nature of the increased production and revenue and how it relates to the losses claimed.

Personal Risk Management

Biggert-Waters 2012 and the New Normal

2013-11-01 | Timothy P OBrien

Tim O'Brien discusses changes to the National Flood Insurance Program and their ramifications.