Bureau of Claim Scene Investigations

06/13/2019

Accusation that an insurer has acted in bad faith has unfortunately become a commonplace response whenever an insured is denied coverage. This reactionary position ignores that parties can, in good faith, reach differing conclusions about the terms and conditions of an insurance policy vis-à-vis the facts underlying the demand for coverage. https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/trust-the-process-a-process-that-44018/

Accusation that an insurer has acted in bad faith has unfortunately become a commonplace response whenever an insured is denied coverage. This...

06/11/2019

Mr. Comley, whose property was inundated when a water main ruptured. Comley v. Auto-Owners Ins. Co., 563 S.W.3d 9 (Ky. 2018). Seeking succor, Mr. Comley turned to his property insurer, Auto-Owners Insurance Company, which declined to assist, citing various exclusions. Mr. Comley brought suit, but the trial court, and then the court of appeals, sided with the insurer.

A homeowner in Kentucky – even if he doesn’t read Latin – is thankful that someone does.  Noscitur a sociis - a word is known by the company it keeps...

07/17/2018

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Several months ago I called a plumber to my home. The supply line behind the master bathroom toilet was leaking and needed immediate attention.

06/14/2018

Damage from fires or explosions caused by a volcanic eruption are also likely covered.

The photos and videos of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano eruption have been mesmerizing and terrifying. Lava flows with unstoppable power devour homes, cars...

05/02/2018

A complete list of AmWINS press releases, announcements, awards and recognition.

04/19/2018

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/who-really-owns-that-mitigation-company-82396/

It is not unusual for an insurance adjuster to arrive at a new loss to find that the insured has already hired a public adjuster and the public...

04/18/2018

“Insurance fraud drives up the cost of insurance on all Florida families and businesses and the criminals behind this type of activity need to be put in jail,” said Patronis.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has released a top 10 list of most wanted insurance fraud criminals and called on local communities to help with finding the individuals. According to a statement from the Florida Department of Financial Services, each of the following individuals is wa...

04/10/2018

https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2018/03/14/483268.htm

Starr Companies has made organizational and leadership changes within its Casualty business units to bette aligns underwriting and risk management in the liability marketplace. Financial Lines and Professional Liability are consolidating under the leadership of Brian Inselberg, senior vice president...

04/10/2018

“Lawsuit abuse in Florida is an increasingly serious and expensive problem, and it just keeps getting worse. https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2018/03/13/483042.htm

Florida's number one Judicial Hellhole ranking for 2017 from the American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) is unlikely to be an achievement the state will celebrate any time soon. Quite the opposite, according to business groups like the Florida Chamber of Commerce, who say the ranking is further evide...

04/10/2018

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-storm-after-the-storm-40896/

Just as the Texas coast assessed the magnitude of Hurricane Harvey’s damage, Hurricane Irma was taking shape in the Atlantic. Fewer than two weeks...