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Negotiating Claims Like an NFL Referee

Don’t ask for a demand. That’s one recommendation from Ed Hochuli, a National Football League referee and partner with Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, who offered tips on settlement negotiation do’s and don’ts in an interview with Claims Journal during the …

Fair Settlements Key to Good Property Claims Handling: Advisen Survey

Insureds are satisfied with how their property claims are being handled, according to the latest Advisen Claims Satisfaction Survey. The survey found that obtaining fair settlements was the most important consideration to insureds and brokers when evaluating a property claims …

2013 Property/Casualty Loss Reserves Strong: Conning

The property/casualty industry’s loss reserve position is slightly improved as of year-end 2013, assuming a continuation of current claims settlement patterns, according to a new study by Conning. “Our view of the property/casualty insurance industry loss reserve position is that …

Gas Drillers Paid $750K Settlement to Pennsylvania Family

Newly released court documents show gas drilling company Range Resources and other defendants paid $750,000 to settle claims that the activity ruined a western Pennsylvania family’s property. Stephanie and Chris Hallowich had sued the companies claiming drilling and other activity …