W. Russ Smith

• Inter-Insurer Disputes Resolved Using Arbitration in 2011 Sets Record

  By Staff Writer  |  February 9, 2012

  Nearly 520,000 claims disputes valued at more than $2.4 billion were resolved by arbitration in 2011—a new record, says Arbitration Forums Inc.

• Inter-Insurer Disputes Resolved Using Arbitration in 2011 Sets Record

  By Staff Writer  |  January 31, 2012

  Nearly 520,000 claims disputes valued at more than $2.4 billion were resolved in 2011—a new record, according to Arbitration Forums Inc.

• Claims Professionals Give Thumbs Up to E-Subrogation System

  By Staff Writer  |  December 8, 2011

  Claims professionals report their cases are closing faster, printing and mailing costs are eliminated and expenses associated with preparing an arbitration filing have been reduced through web-based subrogation.

• Getting the Word Out on Subrogation

  By Lynne McChristian  |  July 27, 2011

  Subrogation is an unfamiliar word to policyholders, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t use it. In fact, it is a word we should use often, along with an explanation of how and why it works and the benefits to policyholders.

• Electronic Subrogation System Now Available Throughout the U.S.

  July 26, 2011

  Arbitration Forums, Inc. (AF), non-profit developers of the electronic subrogation system E-Subro hub, announced that the final link in a nationwide electronic subrogation network is now complete.

• Electronic Subrogation System Now Available Throughout the U.S.

  By Staff Writer  |  July 13, 2011

  Arbitration Forums, Inc. (AF), non-profit developers of the electronic subrogation system E-Subro hub, announce the final link in a nationwide electronic subrogation network is now complete. The final six states have joined the system, which AF makes available to participants at no cost.

• Arbitration Forum Resolves 500,000 Claims In 2010; Electronic Filings Up

  By Staff Writer  |  March 12, 2011

  Arbitration Forums Inc. has saved the property and casualty industry more than $700 million in litigation costs each year, resolving nearly 500,000 inter-insurance claims disputes, valued at about $2.3 billion, in 2010.

• Arbitration Forums Expanding Electronic System To All 50 States

  By Staff Writer  |  November 12, 2010

  Arbitration Forums, a provider of arbitration and subrogation services, said its web-based communication, document and claim management system will be available in all 50 states in 2011.

• Subrogation Tool Coming to Eight New States

  By Eric Gilkey, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  September 1, 2010

  Subrogation and claim specialists in New York, Texas, and six other states will soon join nine others who have access to a tool that helps streamline the subrogation process -- at no charge.

• Arbitration Forums To Expand Electronic System To Eight States

  By Staff Writer  |  July 23, 2010

  Arbitration Forums, a provider of arbitration and subrogation services, is expanding its web-based communication, document and claim management system to eight new states next month.