Claims

Companies facing claims from the Gulf of Mexico oil rig disaster are insured for losses totaling about $1.4 billion, the Insurance Information Institute reported.

Executives at a large number of biotechnology firms are concerned that their companies could be targeted.

The losses from the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform explosion are not expected to significantly impact the insurance marketplace or buying behaviors, a brokerage executive said.

To build relationships with adjusters, vendors must understand their role in contributing to competence, cost efficiency, and expediency in resolving claims.

Suspicious claims and insurance fraud continue to plague New York's no-fault auto system.

Although their claim forces have been reduced by 16 percent, a majority of insurers still say that hiring qualified claim adjusters is a priority, according to a recent study.

A lot of insightful material was left on the cutting-room floor when I wrapped up the research and composition of "Tricks of the Trade." So I'm going to let you in on some of the outtakes.

This year, ACE America's Claims Event returns to Las Vegas for its 14th iteration. Steeped in a rich tradition of claim excellence, the event takes place June 22-24, 2010 at the Bellagio Hotel.