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New Florida Law Makes Joint Settlement Offers ‘Legit’ but May Not Go Far Enough

In the celebration over the Florida Legislature’s sweeping insurance reforms approved last month, one statutory change has slipped under the radar a bit – one that insurance attorneys said will streamline the settlement process and could help reduce litigation. Among …

Commentary: The Failure of No-Fault Insurance

The Future Of Auto Insurance In No-Fault States In its widest sense, “no-fault insurance” is a term used to describe any auto insurance coverage under which policyholders are paid for personal injuries and property damage they sustain in accidents through …

Basic Claims Handling Fundamentals for Uninsured Motorist Claims

Most personal line automobile insurance companies experience a low frequency of uninsured motorist bodily injury claims. This low frequency, along with a lack of adjuster training, infrequent supervisor oversight and inadequate experience could be a formula for disaster. A well …

Commentary: Why Do People Keep Suing Property Insurance Companies?

The question of why people continually sue property insurance companies is a perplexing one. The simple answer to this question which keeps claims and litigation managers at property insurance companies awake at night staring at the ceiling is that it’s …