Claims Magazine July 2009
Cover Story
Recreational Boating Claims
The economic crisis has compounded the usual issues facing recreational marine claim departments. Consequently, claim adjusters must fully understand many lines of insurance.
Features
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Processing Product Liability Claims
There are three types of product liability claims. Strict liability is the most problematic because of its unique standard of proof.
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Objets d'Art
Fires, hurricanes, tornados, floods, and other acts of God wreak havoc on hundreds of churches a year. Other times, an unattended vigil or altar candle is the culprit. No matter the cause, the evaluation of the claim is monumental.
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Send in the Reinforcements
Securing a second opinion on a water damage claim may be just what the adjuster needs to bring clarity to the claim and to be confident that the value of the claim is justified.
Columns
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Spanning Silos
Sadly, tension often characterizes relationships between claim adjusters and underwriters.
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Drugs in the Home
While it's not as glamorous as sex, drugs, and rock and roll, we've had some interesting questions related to the use and manufacture of drugs.
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The Risk of Non-Risk Management
Almost two decades ago while working as the corporate risk and claim manager for a large international corporation, I was waiting for a meeting with my boss, the corporate CFO.
Departments
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The ACE Awards
If you weren't able to make it out to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for the ACE conference, worry not. Here are a few personal awards I'm handing out to those who contributed to some of the show's biggest highlights.
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Speaking Of: SIU Outsourcing
Over the years, special investigation units (SIUs) have rapidly evolved in terms of methodology and structure in response to a changing world and emerging fraud schemes. Just ask Tim Wolfe.
