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10 Subrogation Mistakes Insurance Companies Keep Making

“Show me the money.” – Rod Tidwell in Jerry Maguire This year is the 20th anniversary of the 1996 romantic comedy Jerry Maguire. Its director, Cameron Crowe, just published the entire 5,000-word mission statement he wrote for his crisis-hit sports …

Documenting Subrogation Loss Means Getting Lots of Photos

There are never enough photos when it comes to a subrogation claim, according to Cozen O’Connor subrogation attorneys Joseph Rich and Richard Maleski. During a firm webinar, Building a Better Subro Claim: Best Ways for Adjusters to Help, the two …

Only You Can Help Prevent Preservation Issues

An insured’s response following an incident often greatly impacts the litigation should a claim or lawsuit arise. Claims professionals and defense attorneys rely on the insured to take proper precautions post-incident and conduct an investigation, complete accident reports, take photographs …

Louisiana High Court Addresses Insurance Spoliation Issue

The issue of spoliation of evidence is becoming increasingly problematic for insurance companies. The Louisiana Supreme Court recently considered the question of whether an insurer can be held liable for negligent spoliation of evidence when it failed to preserve a …