This article summarizes the provisions of the Unfair Claims Practices Act and presents a state-by-state list of statutory or regulatory references on the subject of unfair claims settlement practices.

Homeowners and Premises Liability August 4, 2015 Standard of Care Owed Summary: "A man's home is his castle" goes the saying.…

Discusses rationale behind scheduling, coverages, and exclusions.

Water Exclusion Clause   July 13, 2015   In Property Insurance Forms   Summary: A standard feature of property insurance forms is the…

Discusses status of carpeting, drapes and light fixtures as part of dwelling or personal property.

Subrogation   An Overview   December 29, 2014 Reviewed and updated by Barry Zalma, Esq., CFE   Summary: The subrogation provision is…

The subject of this discussion is the improvements and betterments insuring agreement in forms covering residential risks. This supplementary coverage is sometimes also known as Building Additions and Alterations.

Multi-million dollar claims and settlements alleging mold infestation have triggered other claims seeking damages.

Additional Insured Coverage and Contractual Assumption of Liability   By Don Malecki From the August 2014 issue of Claims Magazine   When it…

A Potentially Responsible Party Letter Triggers the Duty to Defend.