Placing “other insurance” clauses in insurance contracts is one of many ways that insurers look to limit their liability. These clauses apply to situations where the policyholder has coverage for the same risks under two or more policies. When disputes arise over...
In my last blog, I discussed an upcoming LawLine.com lecture that I will be giving with my partner, Matthew Conroy, on May 1, 2017. LawLine.com is the largest online, continuing legal education (CLE) provider in the United States. I have 11 lectures available,...
{3:20 minutes to read} An insurance company engages in bad faith when it unreasonably denies, delays, terminates or underpays your claim. For example, if the insurance company refuses to pay for your homeowner’s claim or your business interruption claim,...
{3:00 minutes to read} In a recent blog, we talked about fraud during the underwriting process — the formation of the insurance contract. When fraud is committed during the claims process and involves property, casualty or liability insurance, the entire claim...