Duties of good faith: where lies the pendulum between insurer and policyholder?

Article Abstract:

Insurers owe a duty of good faith to insureds. The requirements for this duty to be fufilled have been the subject of many cases in the US and Australia. Correct and efficient claims handling can go a long way in helping insurance companies avoid judgments of bad faith.

Insurance industry, Insurance policies

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Avoiding class action exposure through due diligence in vendor selection: insurance carrier utilization of third party vendors

Article Abstract:

In order to avoid class action lawsuits, property and casualty insurance companies must excerise due diligence with respect to vendors in order to fufill their duty of good faith. Some considerations in choosing a vendor to handle claims are reviewed.

Management dynamics, Management, Class actions (Civil procedure), Class action lawsuits, Company business management, Property and casualty insurance industry, Due diligence

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Looking for legionella

Article Abstract:

Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires' Disease. If it is present in a building, measures should be taken to remove it to avoid sick buidling syndrome lawsuits.

Prevention, Legionnaires' disease, Sick building syndrome, Legionellosis

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