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The Medical Record as a Forensic Resource, by Campion Quinn, is being published by Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
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Although such an apocalyptic event should not be the catalyst inspiring risk managers to dust off their disaster recovery plans, South Asia's recent tsunami underscores the need to ponder and enact such plans.
Carl Van
In this eight-part series, Carl Van shares his thoughts on the characteristics of the awesome adjuster.
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Claim professionals interested in keeping current with industry trends and changes are heading to San Antonio, Texas for the upcoming Claims Conference and Insurance Services Expo.
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In recent months, silica litigation has developed two major trends.
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Claims for conditions in which obesity either is a risk factor or is strongly associated have shown a striking increase in the past decade, according to a UnumProvident report.
Erika Rosenfeld
On Feb. 18, President Bush signed into law the Class Action Fairness Act, the first step in a wide-reaching tort reform agenda.
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When asked their preferences, 80 percent of American consumers would want their doctors to use established best practice guidelines for treatment and diagnosis.
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The court decision is a step toward returning the class action mechanism to its intended function.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, has ruled that a policyholder need not own or lease a property to be eligible for business interruption coverage.
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House representatives in Indiana recently voted 95 to one in approval of HR 1403, a bill strengthening the penalties for insurance fraud committed in the state.
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The foundation was established by the Atlanta Chapter of RIMS in 1979 to honor the late Robert S. Spencer, a former president of the society.
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Despite the fact that out-of-control jury awards have been blamed for the medical malpractice insurance crisis, a new study by Weiss Ratings finds no support for that widely held belief.
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Both the House and the Senate are considering legislation that would extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002.
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More than 70 percent of Americans surveyed said that their greatest concern when traveling is suffering a medical emergency, according to a poll sponsored by Chubb.
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Complementary and alternative medical treatments are gaining favor among adults in the United States, according to a National Health Interview Survey.
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The number of insurance companies that failed in 2004 declined 48 percent to 13, compared to 25 insurer insolvencies in 2003, according to Weiss Ratings.
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News sources around the world have picked up the story of the Italian man who chained himself to the gates of a Sicilian law court to protest delays by his insurers.
Bruce Hillman, JD
It was a dark and stormy night. The rain dripped from my fedora, as I sat at my lonely desk, looking out over the skyline (you would think that I could afford a place with a ceiling).
Richard C. Rinker
"Boss, got a second? I have three interviews set tomorrow and I need some advice."
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Brentwood Services Administrators recently named Elva Manus to the position of senior claim representative in the Charlotte office.
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The Certified Restoration Dry cleaning Network, an organization of textile restoration specialists, appointed Jeff Schultz vice president of communication.
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Engineering and Fire Investigations, a provider of engineering, fire investigation, environmental, accident reconstruction, and laboratory testing, has changed its name to EFI Global.
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Guy Carpenter & Company, part of the Marsh & McLennan Cos., has appointed Michelle Harnick to lead the firm's Structured Risk Specialty Practice.
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MetLife has acquired Citigroup's Travelers Life & Annuity and substantially all of Citigroup's international insurance businesses for $11.5 billion, subject to closing adjustments.
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Elections recently took place for the positions on the executive council of the International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organizations.
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Gary Gibboney has joined the Independent Mitigation and Cleaning/Conservation network at its Indianapolis office.
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The Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development recently elected new board members.
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The National General Adjuster Association recently certified three claim professionals as Registered General Adjusters.
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WHECO, a capital equipment repair and restoration company, has hired Mark Newman as general manager of its Los Angeles division.
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Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass, a New York-based law firm that deals in insurance litigation, has named Kenneth Labbate as partner to the firm.
William L. Hall
A horrible legal precedent may have been established in a Chicago courtroom on March 8, 2004, in the case of Canty (N5323K)/Walker (N2071L) vs. Segal (N305MM).
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Many claim professionals bring in structured settlement consultants or brokers to help design claimants' payment streams.
Raymond Blanchfield
At many property and casualty companies, structured settlements have gained a solid following. Yet, many claim professionals still hesitate to incorporate them into negotiations.
David Oakes
The ideal restoration firm should fully understand the job from the insurance company's perspective and complete the service needed in a cost-efficient manner.
Ken Brownlee
New York's attorney general, Eliot Spitzer, spoke to the National Press Club in February, discussing the recent business scandals on which he has launched a crusade.
Jim Murray
Sophisticated insureds looking for ways to reduce their insurance premiums often elect to purchase liability insurance that is subject to a deductible or self-insured retention.
Phil Schreiner
I planned on addressing this question this month, but then I came upon Editor Phil Gusman's editorial in his March 14th issue of Insurance Advocate.
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