Best's Insurance Law Podcast
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 insurance adjusting services and expert service providers since 1928. AM Best is the world’s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source.
Episodes
Investigating Beyond the Collision: Traffic Signals, MOT, and Case Strategy
Civil Engineer Nicholas Brady, P.E. from Qualified Member expert service provider S-E-A, discusses investigations related to roadway and intersection design.
School Security and Emergency Planning
Principal Consultant Joe Hendry, from Qualified Member expert service provider Cosecure Enterprise Risk Solutions, discusses the importance of emergency planning in school systems.
Engineering Methods in Product Liability Cases
Michael Vigorita, from Qualified Member expert service provider S-E-A discusses the investigation process involved with product liability cases.
Rig Collapse Anatomy and Resulting Legal Issues
Expert Service Provider Dr. Janine McCartney of HHC Safety Engineering Services and HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corporation discusses how rig collapse investigations are conducted and who are most impacted.
Single Claimant Qualified Settlement Funds & Structured Settlements: A Reality Check
Expert Service Provider Dan Finn of Finn Financial Group, LLC discusses Qualified Settlement Funds and when one can typically be used in claims settlements.
Navigating Toxic Tort Litigation
Expert Service Provider Dr. Ernest Chiodo discusses elements that must be proven in toxic tort litigation and what types of experts are necessary in these cases.
Common Cases Prevalent in Real Estate Errors & Omissions (E&O) Claims
Expert Service Provider Richard Rosenblum addresses what real estate brokerages are currently experiencing as their most prevalent E&O claims exposure points and what can be done to reduce risk.
Combatting Nuclear Verdicts in Plaintiff-Friendly Jurisdictions
Attorneys John “Jack” Delany, Gary Samms and John Hare, from Qualified Member law firm Marshall Dennehey discuss the best approaches for attorneys to prevent nuclear verdicts in the courtroom.
From Incident to Analysis: The Science of Human Factors Investigations
An Nguyen from Expert Service Provider S-E-A discusses how Human Factors Analysis is typically conducted and how it is used in forensic investigations.
Foreseeable Use- From a Risk Management and Safety Perspective
Expert Service Provider Janine McCartney from HHC Safety Engineering Services and HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corporation addresses foreseeable use analysis and what methods a manufacturer uses in determining product hazards.
How to Assess Security and Safety in Schools K-12: The Product War Continues.
Expert Service Provider Joe Hendry from Qualified Member Cosecure Enterprise Risk Solutions addresses liability and risk associated with assessing security and safety in schools.
Crash & Con: Navigating Staged Accident Fraud
Attorneys Jeffrey Rapattoni and Adam Calvert from the law firm Marshall Dennehey discuss common staging tactics impacting commercial auto and trucking transportation litigation.
Measuring Medical Expenses in Malpractice Cases: Time for an Overdue Course Correction
Qualified Member expert service provider Dan Thompson from DeeGee Rehabilitation Technologies, Ltd. addresses determining reasonable value in medical malpractice cases.
Biomechanics and Impact on Cases
Grace Oswald from Qualified Member Expert Service Provider S-E-A discusses Biomechanics and impact on cases and claims.
Workers’ Compensation Claims and Safety for Remote Employees
Expert Service Provider Janine McCartney from HHC Safety Engineering Services and HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corporation discusses workers’ compensation claims related to employees working from home.
Litigating Mold Cases
Expert Service Provider Dr. Ernest P. Chiodo discusses the complexity of mold cases and what attorneys must prove in the court room.
Structured Settlements in Employment Practices Liability Claims
Dan Finn of Finn Financial Group discusses the benefits of structured settlements in resolving employment practices liability claims.
Reducing Risk: Why Real Estate Brokerages are Especially Vulnerable to Fraudsters
Expert Service Provider Richard Rosenblum, CFE, CFCS discusses why real estate brokers are vulnerable to fraudsters and recommendations to reduce risk.
Trends in Pipeline Explosion Cases
Expert Service Provider Janine McCartney from HHC Safety Engineering Services and HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corporation discusses pipeline explosion incidents and common workplace safety deficiencies that cause them.
Navigating Through Bicycle Claims
Alexander LaRiviere from expert service provider Bicycle Accident Investigations addresses typical bicycle mechanical failures and the impact on trials and cases.
Mitigating System Control Failures
Rob van Akelijen, P.E., CFEI from expert service provider S-E-A addresses industrial automation and control systems and mitigating potential failures.
Understanding How OSHA’s Multiemployer Worksite Citation Policy Impacts Construction Claims
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.
“Ununiformed Uniforms”- Avoiding Claims for Denial of Participation in Sports
Qualified Member Attorney Al Goldberger discusses legal implications when an athlete is denied participating in a game.
Risk Mitigation for Lithium-ion Battery Failures
Sanket Kadam of Expert Service Provider S-E-A discusses risk mitigation for battery failures and available methodologies for proper assessment.
Current Employment Law Issues in Trucking and Transportation Litigation
Attorneys Leonard Leicht, Harold Moroknek and Peggy Smith Bush from the law firm Marshall Dennehey address legal issues affecting the trucking and transportation industries.
The Impact of AI on Claims
Expert Service Provider Dan Thompson of Dee Gee Rehabilitation Ltd. discusses the impact of AI on the claims handling process.
Advantages of Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Resolving Claims
Attorney Greg Lewis from the law firm Vernis & Bowling of Charlotte, NC discusses the advantage of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the litigation process.
Investigating Automobile Theft Claims
Jim Barbieri from independent adjusting company Claims Advantage, Inc. discusses the complexity of automobile theft claims.
The Sudden Resurgence and Effectiveness of Structured Settlements in Claims Negotiations and Resolution
Expert Service Provider Dan Finn from Finn Financial Group, LLC discusses the benefits of structured settlements in resolving claims.
Planning Your Defense: How Experts Can Counter Plaintiff PowerPoint Strategies
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.
When Every Second Counts: Managing Catastrophic Claims
Attorneys Jack Delany and Kristen Worley from the law firm Marshall Dennehey address managing catastrophic claims from a legal perspective and protecting clients.
Navigating South Carolina Construction Defect Claims
Attorney Thomas Pritchard from Vernis & Bowling addresses uniqueness in South Carolina construction law and what claims and risk managers should be aware of.
Court-Ball in Sports- Liability and Defenses in Claims to Reverse Officials’ Calls
Attorney Al Goldberger discusses litigation over sports officials’ calls and impact on claims.
Here Comes the Boom: An Overview of Crane Related Accidents
Lee Sale from Expert Service Provider S-E-A discusses the investigations of crane-related accidents and the impact on claims.
How the Corporate Representative Can Influence Litigation Outcomes
Dr. Steve Wood and Sean Murphy from Courtroom Sciences, Inc. address properly preparing corporate representative witnesses for crisis communications and deposition testimony.
Current Trends in Liability Claims
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.
How Smarter Homes Benefit Individuals with Disabilities and Claims
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.
How Materials Science Impacts Insurance Claims
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.
What Claims and Telemedicine Professionals Should Know About the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Transition
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.
What Insurers Should Know about Investigating Negligent Security Claims
James Barbieri from independent adjusting company Claims Advantage discusses the complexity of handling negligent security claims.
Repelling Reptile Strategies and Establishing Boundaries in Expert Witness Testimony
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.
What Insurers Should Know About Potential Claims Based on Hair Discrimination
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.
The Importance of Early Case Management in the Litigation Process
Dr. Steven Wood, litigation consultant at Courtroom Sciences, Inc., discusses the benefits of early case management in the litigation process.
How Insurance Claims Professionals Are Responding to Evolving Cyber Threats
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.
The Challenges of Catastrophic Claims Handling
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.
Insurance Defense Attorneys Combat Workers’ Compensation Fraud
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.
What the Emergence of Autonomous Vehicles Means for Insurance Claims
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.
Effective Interviewing and Interrogation in the Insurance Claims Process
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.
How Changes to Life Care Planning Could Impact Insurance Claims
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 Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters
Understanding the Impact of Wrongful Expert Designation
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 service providers.
How Smart Home Data is Used in Fire Scene Investigations and Claims
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.
Building a Foundation: The Crucial Role of Background Investigations for Recorded Statements
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 providers.
How Covid-19 is Changing Sports Risk
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.
How Deposition Providers Help Control Claims Expenses
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.
How Social Inflation is Changing Liability Insurance
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.
It’s Only Fun Until Someone Gets Hurt: Emerging Risks in Amusements, Sports and Entertainment
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 and expert service providers.
How Developments in Structured Settlements Affect Today’s Insurance Claims Environment
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.
How the Rollout of 5G Could Affect Insurance Claims
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 service providers.
How New Technology is Changing Marine Loss Claims
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.john
The Complexity of Rideshare Claims
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, adjusters and expert service providers.
Effective Use of Visualizations in Claims Investigations
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.
The Surprising Impact of Low-Impact Auto Claims
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.
How COVID-19 is Changing Business Interruption Claims
Attorney addresses COVID-19 impact on legislation and business interruption claims.
Emerging Litigation Trends in Trucking and Transportation
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.
How COVID-19-Related Claims Differ in Canada Versus the US
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.
Investigating Commercial Vehicle Claims
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.
The Impact of Covid-19 on Claims in Brazil
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.
Cumis Counsel Selection and Impact on Claims
Attorney Tim Agajanian from the law firm Ropers Majeski discusses the selection of cumis counsel attorneys and how their duties impact claims.
"Reverse Reptile:" How Defense Counsel Are Turning the Tables
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.
Claims Impact of Michigan No-Fault Law Reformation
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.
How the COVID-19 Crisis Creates an Environment for Fraudulent Insurance Claims
James Barbieri, president and CEO of Claims Advantage in Georgia discusses how COVID-19 influences fraudulent claims and what investigators and claims managers need to be concerned about.
How COVID-19 is Changing Insurance Claims Handling and Inspections
Tripp Wagner, senior forensic mechanical engineer from expert service provider Jensen Hughes, discusses how COVID-19 has impacted forensic engineering, claims handling and relationships with insurers. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.
How COVID-19 will Impact the Return to Workplace Environment
Attorney Tom McCally from the law firm Carr Maloney discusses what employers and insurers must address to avoid potential COVID-19 related claims. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Insurance Claims in Mexico
Attorney Francisco Torres from the law firm Santamarina + Steta in Mexico addresses how the Mexican insurance market is impacted by COVID-19.
Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Business Interruption Claims
Attorney Charles "CJ " Haddick, Jr. from the Harrisburg, PA law office of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. addresses business interruption claims breaking out with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Impact on Claims and Litigation
Attorney Frank Zacherl from the Shutts & Bowen law firm in Florida discusses impact of Coronavirus on insurers and outside defense law firms.
Nuclear Containment: How Insurers and Insureds Can Avoid Excessive Verdicts
Dr. Bill Kanasky and Dr. George Speckart from Courtroom Sciences, Inc. in Irving, Texas discuss nuclear verdicts and what insurance companies and their insureds can do to prevent or limit them.
What Insurance Adjusters Should Know About Wildfire-Related Claims
Peter Schifrin, President and CEO of Schifrin, Gagnon & Dickey, Inc. discusses how the California wildfires have changed the landscape of claims adjusting in California.
Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.
What Insurers and Defense Counsel Should Know About E-Discovery
Attorney Jim Boyers from the law firm Wooden McLaughlin LLP discusses how insurers and counsel can ensure discovery of all relevant data and avoid claims of spoliation.
What New York Child Victims Act Means for Insurers
Attorney Florina Altshiler from the law firm of Russo & Toner discusses the impact of the Child Victim Act on claims in New York and what insurance carriers should be aware of. 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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