When handling bodily injury claims due to an automobile accident, it’s important to understand the different kinds of tort thresholds and how they vary depending upon where the accident occurred. Auto insurance rules are not the same...
It’s the accident most feared by homeowners: the household appliance fire. You could be working hard to make a nice dinner, and get distracted by a phone call or a knock on the door. The next thing you know, your kitchen is in flames....
In the July edition of CLM Magazine, Veritas Administrators’ Karen Swafford, P&C Claims Supervisor, and Howard L. Huntington, Partner at Bullaro & Carton P.C., published an article titled “Major Differences in Handling Minors’ Claims
The universe of environmental claim handling is as complex as it is vast. An environmental claim consists of many variables. The type of spill, as well as the amount of the spill, are both crucial factors. Not to mention, the location...
Many states have certain immunities when it comes to claims submitted against them. These are sovereign or governmental tort immunities. During the claim handling process, it is important to explore these laws on a case-by-case...
Children love to attend summer camps. It’s always a challenge, though, for the camp to be responsible for children and their safety. They are held in the public eye to a much higher standard than normal. Children are our precious,...
Dog bite claims are becoming a significant financial burden for insurers. According to an analysis of homeowner’s insurance data by the Insurance Information Institute, in 2016 the average dog bite claim settled for $33,230. Except...
When discussing no-fault, MedPay or Personal Injury Protection claims, they seem straightforward to handle. These benefits are offered as first party coverages regardless of who is at fault for an accident. However, several factors...
How adjusters determine if the valuation of a vehicle involved in an accident meets the total loss threshold in a particular state can vary widely.
Having a good understanding of what the total loss thresholds are for a given state...
Best Practices for Business Owners and Adjusters for protection and appropriate handling of construction claims.
When a construction firm is hired for a project, it is common sense for most organizations to require...
