Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Take Note! Each month we examine cases that focus on specific claims management situations, ranging from the mundane to the highly unusual. No matter what your area of expertise, you will gain new insights as you read these entertaining real-world examples dealing with the nuances of claims management.
2010
Sound the AlarmUnderstanding the Commercial Crime Policy (March 2010)
Health Insurance Legislation and the PC Industry The potential impact of health insurance legislation on claims (February 2010)
Leases and Landlords Knowing how leases and contracts work (January 2010)
2009
Nanoscience Is Helping With Non-Invasive Medical Diagnoses Keeping up with cutting-edge technology (December 2009)
Subrogation and the 'Made Whole' Doctrine Common law rules regarding equitable subrogation (November 2009)
'Additional Insured' Status and the Faulty Products-Workmanship Claim Evaluating the status of "additional insureds" (October 2009)
When is an "Auto" Accident Not an Auto "Accident"? Understanding peril definitions and insurance language (September 2009)
Lead Paint and the Public Nuisance Laws Determining when a pollutant becomes more than a nuisance (August 2009)
Dividing Up the Coverages Understanding how coverages work when more than one policy applies (July 2009)
Technology and Common Sense Proper - and improper - usage of technology (June 2009)
LUSTing for Coverage Assessing Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) damage (May 2009)
Scraping the Bottom of the Baggage Exclusion Property rights on ocean floor (April 2009)
The Unhealthy Heart? Health screenings and insurance (March 2009)
Can a Smiling Face Prevent Fraud? Building better relationships through personal contact (February 2009)
2008
What Kind of Coverage is "Builders Risk"? Insurance applicable to the construction of a building or dwelling (December 2008)
When is an Employee Not an Employee? Sorting out complex workers' compensation claims (November 2008)
Holy Cow! Is that Covered? Unusual claims involving animals (October 2008)
Aye Matey, Marine Policies Cover Both Ships and Sea-Doo's Ocean and inland marine claims on both small craft and large ocean-going vessels (September 2008)
Fume All You Want, These Follies Aren't Covered Examining products and pollution claims (August 2008)
When Is CO Not a Pollutant? Carbon monoxide liability as a pollutant (July 2008)
Additional Insureds and State Anti-Indemnity Statutes Limiting indemnity obligations under various contracts (June 2008)
When is an 'Injury' Not an Injury? Claims with physical manifestations of emotional distress (May 2008)
Drug Use and Drunk Driver Exclusions Exclusions applicable losses incurred due to drug or alcohol consumption (April 2008)
Complicated Cop Coverage Claims Dealing with Police and law enforcement liability claims (March 2008)
The Dispute Over Insurable Interest Would a purchaser's automobile theft insurance apply if they unknowingly bought a stolen car? (February 2008)
The X-Ray Vision Adjuster Tool Infrared thermography and other 21st centuries technologies for adjusters (January 2008)
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