Plaintiff Must Prove Use of Mitchell Program Violated Collateral Source Rule January 30, 2020 By Jim Sams For the second time in a year, a federal judge rejected a plaintiff’s attorney’s argument that an insurance carrier acted...
RiskStream Hoping Insurers Share FNOL Data on Blockchain November 1, 2019 By Jim Sams A research team funded by insurance carriers will soon launch a system that uses block chain technology to allow claims...
Hover Gaining Ground as Underwriting, Adjusting Tool June 26, 2019 By Jim Sams After securing $87 million from investors in three funding rounds, the insurtech startup Hover is hitting its stride in the...
The Power of User Experience: How to Simplify the Claims Decision-Making Process May 23, 2019 By Shahin Hatamian Humans make thousands of decisions every day, from small choices like what to eat, what to watch on TV, or...
Court Bars Statute of Limitations Defense Because of Misrepresentations May 2, 2019 By Jim Sams The owner of Golden Isles Cruise Lines promised to “take real good care” of Robert Bruce Lowie, but he didn’t....
Federal Judge Issues Rare Summary Judgment Finding Insurer Acted in Bad Faith April 26, 2019 By Jim Sams A federal judge in Pennsylvania decided to skip the jury and ruled based on the facts presented in briefings that...
Claims Recruiting: How to Successfully Attract Top Talent November 18, 2015 By Dave McNutt and Kate Reed of American Modern Insurance Group The insurance industry is facing major changes in leadership and staffing as Baby Boomers continue to retire over the next...
Tips on Education for Adjusters Going into Management May 6, 2015 By Denise Johnson As claims personnel move into management roles, it’s important for them to understand the organizational structure of their employer as...
Insurance Issues at Heart of New Jersey Congressional Race September 15, 2014 By GEOFF MULVIHILL Democrats see New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District as one of their best chances to pick up a House seat in...
National Independent Adjuster Licensing Regulation Slowly Progressing April 21, 2014 By Denise Johnson During a session held at the Property & Liability Resource Bureau’s national conference in Indianapolis last month, Eric Nordman, director...