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By Charles Hunter Mcree |
November 28, 2011
Company-owned vehicles make it easier to conduct business, but offer great risk. Collisions can exact a heavy toll. Telematics and EDRs, however, can improve risk management, as well as allow claims to be assessed more accurately driving down costs for the business and insurer.
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By Charles Hunter Mcree |
October 26, 2011
Titles and labels matter. They set expectations. Yet, they can also be misleading. Some observers believe the current terms, “claims department” and “claims adjuster”—or their variants—are anachronistic. As such, they propose replacing these titles with the moniker, “resolution department” and “resolution manager.” Here are some arguments for and against the...
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By Charles Hunter Mcree |
September 29, 2011
Risk managers who establish litigation management systems to address lawsuits abroad face multiple challenges but can take measures to gain global footing.
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By Charles Hunter Mcree |
August 29, 2011
If a claimant or plaintiff is foolish enough to leave his or her social media privacy settings such that they allow virtually anyone to view personal posts, then this becomes a legitimate area ripe for claims investigation and legal discovery.
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By Charles Hunter Mcree |
July 26, 2011
Dealing with insurers in such ticklish and high-stakes cases can be frustrating, so let’s begin with a reality check about insurance.
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By Charles Hunter Mcree |
June 29, 2011
Knowing adjuster pet peeves and their hot buttons can help those who work with adjusters to foster better relationships.
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By Charles Hunter Mcree |
May 31, 2011
Risk managers who are wary of reporting incidents to the insurance company should think twice before making the definite decision to hold back.
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By Charles Hunter Mcree |
May 1, 2011
Claims managers and organizations—that help manage risk for others—need to practice what they preach.
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By Charles Hunter Mcree |
April 1, 2011
For companies with risk managers—whether they are full- or part-time—there remains the recurring challenge: How to accurately measure and evaluate if the risk manager is doing a good job?
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By Charles Hunter Mcree |
March 3, 2011
It may be a challenge to work for difficult bosses, but there are ways to manage a tough manager.