Claims

A horrible legal precedent may have been established in a Chicago courtroom on March 8, 2004, in the case of Canty (N5323K)/Walker (N2071L) vs. Segal (N305MM).

At many property and casualty companies, structured settlements have gained a solid following. Yet, many claim professionals still hesitate to incorporate them into negotiations.

The ideal restoration firm should fully understand the job from the insurance company's perspective and complete the service needed in a cost-efficient manner.

Many, if not most, adjusters may feel confident that they rarely will have to deal with serious hazardous material claims.

These days, we hear a lot about accident reconstruction and its contribution to the claim process.

"Boss, got a second? I have three interviews set tomorrow and I need some advice."

It was a dark and stormy night. The rain dripped from my fedora, as I sat at my lonely desk, looking out over the skyline (you would think that I could afford a place with a ceiling).

Although such an apocalyptic event should not be the catalyst inspiring risk managers to dust off their disaster recovery plans, South Asia's recent tsunami underscores the need to ponder and enact such plans.