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New Metrics, Familiar Prediction: Another Active Hurricane Season

Mark Ruquet

Chances are high that 2012 will be another active hurricane season in the Atlantic if an El Nio does not develop, say forecasters at Colorado State University (CSU).

Automotive Brake Failures

Charles C. Roberts

Many claims these days suggest that automotive brake failure directly contributed to an accident. For those losses where brake malfunction is a suspected cause, the claims investigator is obliged to look into the existence of evidence of brake failure.
Restoring Order in Chaos

Christina Bramlet

Jeffrey Bowman, CEO of Crawford & Company, discusses an unprecedented year of global natural catastrophes and the lessons claims organizations of all sizes can glean.

Raising the Roof on Wind-Resistant Technology

David P. Amori, PE, RRC

This article provides a brief review of current roof covering codes, design, and selection process. It also presents a number of common construction-related defects that result in the loss of millions of dollars annually.
Ten Ways to Get More Out of Conferences

Kevin Quinley, CPCU

As 2012 beckons, odds are that somewhere on the calendar will be an off-site conference for you to attend. Here are some tips for making the most out of the experiences.
A Predictive Analytics Arsenal

Patrick Sugent

In areas of the business like personal lines, quoting, and underwriting, carriers have embraced data and analytics to improve profitability and reduce costs. Yet, they have not applied the same approach to claimswhere the vast majority of a carriers premium dollars are spent.
Speaking Of: 2012 WIND Conference

Melissa Stewart

The 13th annual WIND Conference will be held Jan. 30 through Feb. 2 in Orlando, Fla. Claims Assistant Editor Melissa Stewart recently spoke with WIND Executive Director Michelle Griffin for a preview of the many offerings available this year.
Claims Auditing 101: Part 1

Ken Brownlee, CPCU

Some may call it counting beans, whereas others suggest that statistics are never a true guide about what is really happening. Reality lies somewhere in the middle of any audit process.
Power Outages and Catastrophes

Susan Massmann

Evaluating the latest editions of the ISO commercial property causes of loss forms that contain utility services exclusions that preclude coverage for power or other utility failure that is supplied to a premises.
Moody’s: Thailand Floods ‘Meaningfully Hit’ Reinsurers’ 4Q Results

Phil Gusman

Taking into account estimated Thailand-flood losses at Swiss Re and Munich Re, Moodys Investors Service says it expects the event to meaningfully hit the reinsurance industrys fourth-quarter results.
Chaos Theory

Christina Bramlet

If anyone is capable of restoring order to chaos, aside from mathematicians and economists, it is most certainly claims adjusters and their brethren.
Logistical Problems Delay Joplin Rebuild

Christina Bramlet

Missouri regulators have cautioned that some insurers will need to extend rebuild deadlines in order to avoid bad-faith accusations and possible legal action.
Farmers Resolves Class Action Lawsuit

Christina Bramlet

Farmers Insurance reached a settlement to resolve a nationwide class action lawsuit.
Intelligent Application of Automated Workflows

Hans Bengard, Keith Brown

This article examines the impact of applying technology to the litigation management process, as well as examines what considerations must be met in order to reach a successful application.

Claims Magazine-January 2012

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