Let The Games Begin!

By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com

Like Olympic athletes, claims adjusters are capable of tremendous feats when competing for professional supremacy.

Pool Perils and the Water-Damage Exclusion

By Susan Massmann

Swimming pools help us beat the heat in summer months but can also give rise to insurance claims.

First-Half 2012 Cat Losses Mild

By Anya Khalamayzer, PropertyCasualty360.com

Munich Re analyzes catastrophe claims for the first half of 2012, explaining losses were mild compared to the previous year.

Long P&C Employment Slide May Be Ending

By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com

The downward trend in property and casualty (P&C) insurer employment that began in 2008 may finally be reversing.

Nationwide Fracking Dust-Up Should Be “Non Story,” Says Hartwig

By Mark E. Ruquet

Hartwig provides clarity about the widely circulated story that Nationwide Insurance is the first carrier to say it would not cover claims from fracking.

Bergeron Crowned 2012 Claims Professional of the Year

By Staff Writer

Fresh off the heels of her acceptance speech, the 2012 Claims Professional of the Year talks about her journey in the field and SIU innovation.

Abstract Interpretations

By Susan Massmann

Modern technology and outages complicate the relatively simple process of determining coverage of buildings and personal property.

Six Steps To Prevent Bad Faith Claims

By Kevin Quinley, CPCU

Some view institutional claims as the Ebola virus of bad faith litigation because of expensive discovery and the potential for punitive damages. Here, we explore how solid claims practices often serve as an insured's best defense.

Weird Science and Evidence Procurement

By Ken Brownlee, CPCU

Faulty forensic science can lead to wrongful incarceration, lawsuits and a host of other disasters. Sussing out the credible evidence from the creative.

The Analytics Advantage

By David Connolly, Jennifer Dotts, Christopher Raimondo

Top-performing carriers realize that staying compliant and mitigating risk involves true claims transformation.

Salvage Integration: A Vehicle for Satisfaction

By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com

The nature of total losses presents insurers with substantial challenges, but salvage doesn't have to be one of them. How to recoup expenses and streamline the claims process, all while keeping claimants satisfied.

Forensic Analysis of an Alleged Hit-and-Run

By Wayne Denham

Working with a qualified forensic engineer can help insurers identify exaggerated and downright fraudulent auto claims.

Improve Claims Performance with Better Information, Earlier

Using predictive modeling and business intelligence to achieve greater consistency and accuracy in claims handling.

Claims Due Diligence Minimizes BI Losses

By Rich Curtis

By availing themselves of the right resources and experts, claims handlers can help insureds get back to business as quickly as possible.