Best’s Insurance Law Podcast series examines key topics in the insurance industry from an attorney’s point of view. Featured panelists are top lawyers from firms profiled in Best's Insurance Professional Resources, a highly selective online service showcasing only firms recommended by their clients for outstanding service to the insurance industry. Published by AM Best, Best's Insurance Professional Resources is a claims industry resource that features qualified legal counsel, independent in ...
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Rob van Akelijen, P.E., CFEI from expert service provider S-E-A addresses industrial automation and control systems and mitigating potential failures.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Understanding How OSHA’s Multiemployer Worksite Citation Policy Impacts Construction Claims
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Expert Service Provider and Senior Safety Engineer Dr. Janine McCartney from HHC Safety Engineering Services and HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corporation discusses construction claims impacted by OSHA’s Multiemployer Worksite Citation Policy.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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“Ununiformed Uniforms”- Avoiding Claims for Denial of Participation in Sports
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Qualified Member Attorney Al Goldberger discusses legal implications when an athlete is denied participating in a game.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Risk Mitigation for Lithium-ion Battery Failures
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Sanket Kadam of Expert Service Provider S-E-A discusses risk mitigation for battery failures and available methodologies for proper assessment.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Current Employment Law Issues in Trucking and Transportation Litigation
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Attorneys Leonard Leicht, Harold Moroknek and Peggy Smith Bush from the law firm Marshall Dennehey address legal issues affecting the trucking and transportation industries.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Expert Service Provider Dan Thompson of Dee Gee Rehabilitation Ltd. discusses the impact of AI on the claims handling process.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Advantages of Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Resolving Claims
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Attorney Greg Lewis from the law firm Vernis & Bowling of Charlotte, NC discusses the advantage of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the litigation process.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Jim Barbieri from independent adjusting company Claims Advantage, Inc. discusses the complexity of automobile theft claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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The Sudden Resurgence and Effectiveness of Structured Settlements in Claims Negotiations and Resolution
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Expert Service Provider Dan Finn from Finn Financial Group, LLC discusses the benefits of structured settlements in resolving claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Planning Your Defense: How Experts Can Counter Plaintiff PowerPoint Strategies
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Expert Service Provider Janine McCartney from HHC Safety Engineering Services and HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corporation discusses new PowerPoint strategies plaintiff attorneys are using and how expert service providers must defend their positions.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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When Every Second Counts: Managing Catastrophic Claims
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Attorneys Jack Delany and Kristen Worley from the law firm Marshall Dennehey address managing catastrophic claims from a legal perspective and protecting clients.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Navigating South Carolina Construction Defect Claims
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Attorney Thomas Pritchard from Vernis & Bowling addresses uniqueness in South Carolina construction law and what claims and risk managers should be aware of.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Court-Ball in Sports- Liability and Defenses in Claims to Reverse Officials’ Calls
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Attorney Al Goldberger discusses litigation over sports officials’ calls and impact on claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Here Comes the Boom: An Overview of Crane Related Accidents
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Lee Sale from Expert Service Provider S-E-A discusses the investigations of crane-related accidents and the impact on claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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How the Corporate Representative Can Influence Litigation Outcomes
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Dr. Steve Wood and Sean Murphy from Courtroom Sciences, Inc. address properly preparing corporate representative witnesses for crisis communications and deposition testimony.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Fred Fisher, president of Expert Service Provider Fisher Consulting Group, Inc. discusses current trends in claims handling and what models can be used to mitigate an insurer’s liability.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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How Smarter Homes Benefit Individuals with Disabilities and Claims
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Dan Thompson from Expert Service Provider Dee Gee Rehabilitation Ltd. discusses how technological improvements and enhancements are impacting individuals with disabilities and claims in the U.S. and Canada.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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How Materials Science Impacts Insurance Claims
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David Riegner from Expert Service Provider S-E-A discusses why materials are part of every forensic investigation and how this impacts forensic investigations and insurance claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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What Claims and Telemedicine Professionals Should Know About the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Transition
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Attorneys Mary Kate McGrath and Adam Fulginiti, shareholders from the law firm Marshall Dennehey, discuss the public health emergency (PHE) and how it impacts telemedicine.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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What Insurers Should Know about Investigating Negligent Security Claims
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James Barbieri from independent adjusting company Claims Advantage discusses the complexity of handling negligent security claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Repelling Reptile Strategies and Establishing Boundaries in Expert Witness Testimony
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Expert Service Provider Janine McCartney from HHC Safety Engineering Services Inc. examines expert service provider techniques aimed at countering plaintiffs’ attorney arguments that encourage jurors to punish defendants.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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What Insurers Should Know About Potential Claims Based on Hair Discrimination
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Attorney Al Goldberger examines the potential impact on athletics of the C.R.O.W.N Act, which seeks to address discrimination based on natural hair, and how insurers can prevent and respond to claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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The Importance of Early Case Management in the Litigation Process
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Dr. Steven Wood, litigation consultant at Courtroom Sciences, Inc., discusses the benefits of early case management in the litigation process.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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How Insurance Claims Professionals Are Responding to Evolving Cyber Threats
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Duc Nguyen, managing partner of digital forensics and cyber claims at United Litigation Discovery, talks about recent changes in cyber claims and what insurance carriers need to focus on regarding risk management.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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The Challenges of Catastrophic Claims Handling
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Brian Schneider, president of Schneider & Associates Claim Services in California discusses the challenges of catastrophic claims for claims adjusters and insurers, including regulations for adjusters and ensuring accuracy of timely reporting.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Insurance Defense Attorneys Combat Workers’ Compensation Fraud
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Attorney Anthony Natale, III, shareholder and co-chair of the Medicare Set-Aside Practice Group and supervisor of the Workers’ Compensation Department in the Philadelphia office of Marshall Dennehey discusses the types of injures and claims that lead to workers’ compensation fraud.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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What the Emergence of Autonomous Vehicles Means for Insurance Claims
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Peter Schifrin, president from independent adjusting firm Schifrin, Gagnon & Dickey, Inc. in California discusses the latest developments with autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Effective Interviewing and Interrogation in the Insurance Claims Process
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John Czuba of Best’s Insurance Professional Resources interviews Jim Barbieri from Claims Advantage, Inc. on the purpose and preparation of the interview process when handling insurance claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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How Changes to Life Care Planning Could Impact Insurance Claims
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Dan Thompson from expert service provider DeeGee Rehabilitation Technologies addresses life care planning reformation and the potential impact on claims in the US and Canada. Life care planning focuses on meeting the needs of chronically ill and disabled persons. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resource…
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Understanding the Impact of Wrongful Expert Designation
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Dr. Janine McCartney from expert service provider HHC Services, Inc. discusses the impact on insurance cases when an expert service provider is designated on a case without having provided consent. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert serv…
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How Smart Home Data is Used in Fire Scene Investigations and Claims
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Nick Mahoney from expert service provider S-E-A discusses how smart home data is utilized in fire scene losses for liability defense. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Building a Foundation: The Crucial Role of Background Investigations for Recorded Statements
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James Barbieri from independent adjusting and investigation company Claims Advantage discusses the importance of conducting a thorough background check prior to obtaining a recorded statement. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service p…
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Attorney Al Goldberger discusses how Covid-19 has affected youth sports liability. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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How Deposition Providers Help Control Claims Expenses
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Ron Carey, chief revenue officer with expert service provider Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC discusses how effective use of data is changing the trial deposition process. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.…
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How Social Inflation is Changing Liability Insurance
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Attorneys Alan Russo and Marie Castronuovo from the law firm Russo & Gould discuss social inflation and its impact on the insurance industry. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.…
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It’s Only Fun Until Someone Gets Hurt: Emerging Risks in Amusements, Sports and Entertainment
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Attorneys Lary Zucker and Sara Mazzolla from the law firm Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin discuss risk management guidelines and accident prevention in the amusement, sports and entertainment industries. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters…
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How Developments in Structured Settlements Affect Today’s Insurance Claims Environment
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Expert Service Provider Dan Finn from Finn Financial Group LLC discusses how insurance professionals and their counsel overcome structured settlement obstacles. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.…
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How the Rollout of 5G Could Affect Insurance Claims
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Attorney Michael Watza of the law firm Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook discusses potential claims related to radio frequency radiation from cell phones and towers as 5G is rolled out. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert servic…
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How New Technology is Changing Marine Loss Claims
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Expert service providers discuss emerging risks in marine losses.Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.johnBy Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Attorneys Thomas Brown and Patrick Delong from the law firm Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin discuss differences between regular automobile cases and rideshare cases and the types of claims that result from them.Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, ad…
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Effective Use of Visualizations in Claims Investigations
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Expert Service Provider Steve Rundell, PHD & PE from Explico Engineering Company discusses the importance of forensic visualization in the context of accident and claims investigations.Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers…
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The Surprising Impact of Low-Impact Auto Claims
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Expert Service Provider Dr. Ernest Chiodo discusses the analysis of low-impact automobile accidents and the impact on claims.Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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How COVID-19 is Changing Business Interruption Claims
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Attorney addresses COVID-19 impact on legislation and business interruption claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Emerging Litigation Trends in Trucking and Transportation
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Attorneys Leonard Leicht and Harold Moroknek, both of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, review emerging trends in trucking and transportation cases and how counsel are responding to plaintiffs that employ Reptile Theory strategy.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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How COVID-19-Related Claims Differ in Canada Versus the US
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Expert Service Provider Dan Thompson of DeeGee Rehabilitation Technologies discusses the impact of COVID-19 and differences in how claims are handled in Canada and the US.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Adjuster James Barbieri, president and CEO of Claims Advantage Inc. in Georgia, discusses the investigation process involved in commercial vehicle accidents and the potential for fraudulent claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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The Impact of Covid-19 on Claims in Brazil
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Attorney Marcelo Mansur Haddad from the law firm Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados addresses the impact of Covid-10 on Brazil's insurance claims.Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.…
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Cumis Counsel Selection and Impact on Claims
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Attorney Tim Agajanian from the law firm Ropers Majeski discusses the selection of cumis counsel attorneys and how their duties impact claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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"Reverse Reptile:" How Defense Counsel Are Turning the Tables
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Dr. Bill Kanasky from expert service provider Courtroom Sciences, Inc. in Irving, Texas discusses the Reptile Theory and how defense counsel might best deploy the reverse reptile.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Claims Impact of Michigan No-Fault Law Reformation
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Larry Norman, president and executive general adjuster of L.W. Norman & Associates in Michigan discusses recent changes to the Michigan no-fault insurance law and impact on claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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