A recent U.S. district court order has moved self-insurers and insurance carriers into a more prominent position as the targets for collection efforts by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

A brief overview of cases from 18 jurisdictions affecting important areas of insurance claim handling for 2010.

A review of the Model Act and Regulations demonstrates that their intent was for violations to be dealt with through the imposition of administrative remedies rather than judicial penalties in civil litigation.

Last month's article offered an overview of the provisions found in 19 states' versions of the Unfair Claims Practices Regulations.

Adjusters face a significant problem when they encounter a claim where there exists a suspicion that the insured either contributed to the loss or has intentionally exaggerated the estimate of damages.

Sixteen states require that the insurer send an acknowledgment of the receipt of the claim.