So just what do juries think when tasked with evaluating the insurance company as a defendant? 

1.  Insurance Companies Represent Big, Bad Corporate America

People work for corporations, own stock in them, buy their products and services—and have serious concerns about corporate conduct and the power they possess. Most people want corporations to thrive and to continue to produce both jobs and products. Jurors don’t begrudge the corporation a profit, but making a profit off of the public creates special obligations to the public.

The public wants to be able to trust that their insurance company will be there for them when they need it. When an insurance company is a defendant, a juror will immediately wonder what the insurance company did wrong and why. The assumption is that the insurance company is untrustworthy and has wronged the plaintiff.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free
PropertyCasualty360 Digital Reader.

INCLUDED IN A DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP:

  • All PropertyCasualty360.com news coverage, best practices, and in-depth analysis.
  • Educational webcasts, resources from industry leaders, and informative newsletters.
  • Other award-winning websites including BenefitsPRO.com and ThinkAdvisor.com.

Already have an account?


NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

PropertyCasualty360

Join PropertyCasualty360

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed decisions for your P&C insurance business. Join PropertyCasualty360.com now!

  • Unlimited access to PropertyCasualty360.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including BenefitsPRO.com, ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on PropertyCasualty360, National Underwriter, Claims and ALM events

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join PropertyCasualty360

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.