Subrogation recovery did not violate the made-whole-rule and was not in bad faith per Wisconsin Sup. Ct.
It is highly unusual to find an insurance bad faith case which stems from an insurance …
Year: 2016
Genuine Dispute Defeats Both Bad Faith and Elder Abuse
The Paslays sued State Farm for failing to pay a portion of the damage caused to …
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The Advantages of Removal: Twombly and Iqbal Applied to Bad Faith Claims
This month, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued an opinion that reminds insurance carriers and their …
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The Duty to Follow-up Part II: When The Underlying Litigation Changes
In many states, an insurer not only has a duty to timely communicate with its insured …
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Should You Withdraw The Reservation of Rights To Avoid Entry of a Consent Judgment?
An insurer that defends its insured against a third party’s lawsuit, while reserving rights to deny …
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The Duty to Follow-up: How A $25,000 Offer To Settle Turns Into A $7 Million Loss
In many states, an insurer not only has a duty to timely communicate with its insured …
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Will Discovery Unlock Your Claim File? Federal or State Court Jurisdiction Could Make The Difference
Differences between federal court and state court procedure can be important for insurers that find themselves …
When is Rescission Based Upon Material Misrepresentations The Proper Course of Action?
Carriers rely on application representations regarding the existence of potential claims. Sometimes, the carrier learns after …
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Avoid Inconsistent Communications By “Revolving Door” Adjusters
In CE and CLE courses, we hear all the time that the most often cited reason …
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Florida Regulators Approve Policy Language Aimed at Limiting “Assignments of Benefits” Claim Practice
Insurance companies that write property risks in Florida are getting in line to request approval from …