As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge across the country, insurers are already seeing numerous lawsuits for bad faith and business interruption claims related to the virus. The issue of bad faith looms for many insurers that are denying claims or investigating them to determine whether coverage exists.

This edition of Insurance Speak features a conversation with Brian Kabateck, the founding and managing partner of Kabateck, LLP, a well-known law firm based in Los Angeles. Kabateck has successfully won significant cases for policyholders against multiple insurance companies and shares his insights on what carriers need to know to avoid costly mistakes and better serve their policyholders, so they don't end up in litigation.

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Patricia L. Harman

Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]