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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Bad Faith
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 …
Florida High Court – UM Insured Entitled to Liability/Damages Determination Before Filing Bad Faith Action
Petitioner Adrian Fridman (“Fridman”) was injured in an automobile accident involving an underinsured motorist. Fridman filed …
Coverage Opinions Remain Privileged in Bad Faith Action Even Where Gist of Recommendation is Set Forth in Letter to Insured
As a matter of first impression, the Supreme Court of West Virginia recently held that coverage …
The Hawaii Supreme Court Answers “Other Insurance” Provisions and the Duty to Defend
The Hawaii Supreme Court in Nautilus Ins. Co. v. Lexington Ins. Co., — P.3d —-, 2014 …
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Texas Hurricane Season: Statutory Requirements for Handling Claims
For Texans, the prime hurricane season from August to September is now over. Although there were …
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