In the insurance industry, insurers often maintain split files for complex liability claims as an administrative control that enables their defense of an insured(s) while simultaneously investigating coverage issues. While some insurers maintain split files for all claims, others may …

One Claim, Two Lenses: Legal and Practical Implications of Splitting The Claim File Read more »

Mississippi essentially has three levels of claim when insurance is at issue: (1) mere breach of contract, allowing recovery of contract damages; (2) breach of contract + no arguable basis for breach, which entitles recovery of consequential damages; and (3) …

Fifth Circuit Provides Road Map for Review and Trial of Bad Faith Claims in Mississippi Read more »