Addressing Medical Marijuana in Claims March 31, 2015 By Denise Johnson With the approval of marijuana as a treatment for medical conditions in 23 states, plus Washington D.C., and the legalization...
Media Portrayal of Workers’ Comp Fraud Impacts Real Life Claims March 23, 2015 By Denise Johnson The depiction of workers’ compensation fraud in television shows has impacted the public’s perception of the crime, said two experts...
How Adjusters Can Successfully Mediate Claims May 22, 2014 Sometimes an alternate method is needed for both sides to consider the time, costs and frustration that can accompany a...
Avoiding Bad Faith in Water Loss Claims by Practicing Due Diligence March 26, 2014 By Denise Johnson One way to ensure a bad faith claim against your company is by ignoring expert advice, according to two presenters...
Fraudulent Rental Car Schemes on the Rise March 12, 2014 By Denise Johnson According to Kraig Palmer, an investigator with the California Highway Patrol, in the last 12 months he has seen rental...
Thorough Investigation Key to Successful Claims Handling April 24, 2013 By Denise Johnson A thorough claims investigation includes a review of coverage, negligence and damages, according to Barbara J. Mandell, an experienced California...
Hiring the Right Employee Can Spark Better Claims Outcomes April 8, 2013 By Denise Johnson People are the greatest asset in any organization, according to Chris Tidball, senior director and casualty claims consultant with Mitchell...
Expert Shares Tips on Successfully Mediating Claims April 3, 2013 By Denise Johnson James Curry, a presenter at this year’s Combined Claims Conference in Long Beach, Calif., practiced in-house insurance defense work for...
Using Social Media in Claims Investigations November 5, 2012 By Denise Johnson The fact that there are currently 850 million Facebook users should prompt claims adjusters to look at the use of...
The Use of Accelerant Detection Dogs in Fire Scene Investigations August 6, 2012 By Denise Johnson An accelerant detection dog should be considered for all large loss residential and commercial structure fires, vehicle fires, incendiary fires...