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Insurer's Duty to Fully Investigate an Insured's Claim

Insurer's Duty to Fully Investigate an Insured's Claim

An insurance company has a duty to fully investigate an insured's claim for benefits before denying it. A thorough investigation and fair evaluation of an insured's...

Insurer's Duty to Defend

Insurer's Duty to Defend

Under an insurance policy, an insurance company has two principal obligations. One of those obligations is the insurance company's duty to defend the insured in the event of a claim within the...

Mediation of Coverage Disputes: Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance

Mediation of Coverage Disputes: Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that can be used by an insurance company and an insured to settle a dispute between...

Compulsory Auto Insurance Coverage

Compulsory Auto Insurance Coverage

The costs incidental to motor vehicle accidents, thefts of cars and trucks, and similar vehicle-related occurrences in the United States are immense. In addition to...

Overview of Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Overview of Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Because a substantial number of owners and operators of cars and trucks in the United States fail to maintain adequate insurance coverage or operate...