As many policyholders are acutely aware, the insurance landscape is complex, with numerous insurers offering a wide range of available insurance programs. While some coverage forms are standard, many are unique to specific industries and even to individual insurance companies. This diversity makes it critically important for policyholders to know the risks that their particular
Claims Management
Insurance in the Know (Part 2): Settlement Offers Within Policy Limits Heighten Scrutiny on Insurers
By A. Kate Margolis on
Parties to a lawsuit may have vastly different perspectives on the validity and value of a claim, but as a matter of course, the issue of settlement will arise. Trial is an exceedingly expensive endeavor with an uncertain result. From a risk management perspective, the decision to settle is critical. Yet under liability policies that…
District Court Decision Highlights Importance of Prompt Notice of Claim
By Andy Tao on
Posted in Claims Management
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently granted summary judgment for an insurer on a pollution liability policy for lack of timely notice. The court agreed with the insurer that the insured gas station operator had knowledge of “pollution conditions” in 2017 and 2018, yet failed to provide notice to…