Best's Insurance Law Podcast

Common Cases Prevalent in Real Estate Errors & Omissions (E&O) Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:02 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:07 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:18 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:00:50 +0000

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.

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:00:36 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 22 May 2025 11:00:03 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:25 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:00:48 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:00:03 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:00:26 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:43 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:54 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:17 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:34 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:00:07 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:00:25 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:00:36 +0000

Qualified Member Attorney Al Goldberger discusses legal implications when an athlete is denied participating in a game.

Risk Mitigation for Lithium-ion Battery Failures

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:00:21 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:00:32 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:00:16 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:00:57 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:12 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:02 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:38 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:33 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:00:55 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:00:46 +0000

Attorney Al Goldberger discusses litigation over sports officials’ calls and impact on claims.

Here Comes the Boom: An Overview of Crane Related Accidents

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:00:11 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:00:27 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:00:38 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 31 May 2023 11:00:50 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:00:39 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:40 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:27 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:00:26 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:00:03 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:18 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:00:13 +0000

Duc Nguyen is the 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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:59:13 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:00:08 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:00:08 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 25 May 2022 11:00:22 +0000

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.

Understanding the Impact of Wrongful Expert Designation

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:59:39 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:04 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:00:16 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:47:57 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:00:36 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:00:19 +0000

Attorneys Alan Russo and Marie Castronuovo from the law firm Russo & Gould discuss social inflation and its impact on the insurance industry.

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It’s Only Fun Until Someone Gets Hurt: Emerging Risks in Amusements, Sports and Entertainment

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:32 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:00:27 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:00:16 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:30:42 +0000

John Gow and Craig Sylvester from expert service provider Jensen Hughes discuss how the latest technologies are impacting marine loss claims.

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The Complexity of Rideshare Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:00:22 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 06 May 2021 15:00:04 +0000

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.

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The Surprising Impact of Low-Impact Auto Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:58:40 +0000

Expert Service Provider Dr. Ernest Chiodo discusses the analysis of low-impact automobile accidents and the impact on claims.

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How COVID-19 is Changing Business Interruption Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:00:34 +0000

Attorney Michael Troisi from the law firm Rivkin Radler LLP discusses the most recent impact of COVID-19 on business interruption claims and how courts are interpreting the Virus exclusion.

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Emerging Litigation Trends in Trucking and Transportation

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:00:13 +0000

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.

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-Related Claims Differ in Canada Versus the US

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:00:08 +0000

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.

Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.

Investigating Commercial Vehicle Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:00:12 +0000

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.

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The Impact of Covid-19 on Claims in Brazil

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:00:27 +0000

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

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:21:54 +0000

Attorney Tim Agajanian from the law firm Ropers Majeski discusses the selection of cumis counsel attorneys and how their duties impact claims.

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“Reverse Reptile:” How Defense Counsel Are Turning the Tables

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 18:29:29 +0000

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.

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Claims Impact of Michigan No-Fault Law Reformation

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 16:54:45 +0000

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.

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How the COVID-19 Crisis Creates an Environment for Fraudulent Insurance Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:00:01 +0000

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.

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How COVID-19 is Changing Insurance Claims Handling and Inspections

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:40:40 +0000

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.

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How COVID-19 will Impact the Return to Workplace Environment

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 26 May 2020 23:07:19 +0000

Attorney Tom McCally from the law firm Carr Maloney discusses what employers and insurers must address to avoid potential COVID-19 related claims.

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How COVID-19 Is Affecting Insurance Claims in Mexico

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:11:15 +0000

Attorney Francisco Torres from the law firm Santamarina + Steta in Mexico addresses how the Mexican insurance market is impacted by COVID-19.

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Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Business Interruption Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:00:59 +0000

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.

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Coronavirus Impact on Claims and Litigation

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:00:40 +0000

Attorney Frank Zacherl from the Shutts & Bowen law firm in Florida discusses impact of Coronavirus on insurers and outside defense law firms.

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Nuclear Containment: How Insurers and Insureds Can Avoid Excessive Verdicts

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:37:25 +0000

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.

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What Insurance Adjusters Should Know About Wildfire-Related Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:00:33 +0000

Peter Schifrin, President and CEO of Schifrin, Gagnon & Dickey, Inc. discusses how the California wildfires have changed the landscape of claims adjusting in California.

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What Insurers and Defense Counsel Should Know About E-Discovery

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:44:51 +0000

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.

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What New York Child Victims Act Means for Insurers

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:15:10 +0000

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.

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Navigating Florida Workers’ Compensation Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 17:54:38 +0000

Attorney Jeff Kerley from the law firm of Vernis & Bowling in Florida discusses the complexity of handling Florida Workers’ Compensation Claims.

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Enterprise Risk Management Strategies

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:00:49 +0000

Expert Service Providers Sean Murphy and LoriAnn Lowery-Biggers from Courtroom Sciences, Inc. discuss Enterprise Risk Management and challenges facing insurance carriers and other corporations.

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How Vocational Rehabilitation Impacts Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:00:22 +0000

Expert Service Provider Dan Thompson of DeeGee Rehabilitation Technologies addresses vocational rehabilitation in the US and Canada 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.

The Insurance Impact of Class Action Settlements

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:26:52 +0000

Attorneys Matthew Berkowitz, Brian O’Shea and Samantha Lewis from the law firm Carr Maloney P.C. in Washington, D.C. address class action settlements and impact on claims.

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The Internet is Forever: Social Media’s Role in Claims Litigation

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:00:55 +0000

Attorneys Jim Boyers and Robert Simmons from the law firm Wooden McLaughlin discuss the importance of social media in cases and the ethical obligations attorneys have with respect to preserving clients’ social media ESI.

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The Approaching Wave of Autonomous Vehicles Drives New Risks to Insurers

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:43:04 +0000

Attorneys Heather Fine and Vlada Tasich from the law firm Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin examine the expected impact of autonomous vehicles and how it will change the risk environment for insurers.

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Managing the Difficult Claim

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 23 May 2019 12:00:51 +0000

Attorney Jeff Vernis from the law firm Vernis & Bowling in Florida discusses reasons that claims that become unmanageable and what Claims Professionals can do to gain control.

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The Growth of Class Action Lawsuits Involving Data Breaches

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:00:46 +0000

Attorneys Matt Berkowitz and Brian O’Shea from the law firm Carr Maloney P.C. in Washington, DC discuss data breach class actions and what companies can do to protect their businesses from significant exposure.

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Water Claims Could Become the New Arson

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:00:59 +0000

Attorney Shelly Lee Griffin from the law firm of Secrest, Wardle, Lynch, Hampton, Truex and Morley, P.C. addresses fraudulent water claims, how they are being committed and what adjusters and special investigators should look for when investigating claims.

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Home Modification and Impact on Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:00:12 +0000

Expert Service Provider Dan Thompson of DeeGee Rehabilitation Technologies discusses home modifications in the US and Canada and the impact on insurance claims.

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How Expert Insurance Service Providers Provide Trial Testimony

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:00:15 +0000

Fred Fisher from Fisher Consulting Group discusses when expert testimony is best applied in an insurance claims trial and the styles of depositions employed.

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Defending Construction Claims Under the New York Labor Law Statutes

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:00:57 +0000

Peter Read and Jay Rava, Shareholders and Co-Chairs, New York Construction and Labor Law Practice Group at Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman and Goggin discuss litigating and defending New York construction claims and the most relevant statutes at play with these cases.

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Managing the Expense of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) Discovery Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 12:00:33 +0000

Attorney John J. Cloherty, III from the law firm Pierce Davis & Perritano LLP discusses what types of cases typically involve Electronically Stored Information (ESI) discovery and how they are impacting claims and mitigating related expenses.

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How Expert Witnesses Should Handle Attempts to Ghost Write Reports and Impact on Liability Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 11:00:01 +0000

Expert Service Provider Dr. Janine McCartney discusses why experts are sometimes approached to endorse or accept ghost-written reports, why this practice is typically considered illegal and unethical, and why it has become an issue in claims cases.

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Toxicology: A Small Dose of Science for Attorneys and Insurance Claims Professionals

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:00:24 +0000

Expert Service Provider Dr. Allison Muller from Acri Muller Consulting, LLC discusses toxicology and common pitfalls that attorneys should be aware of when looking at test results.

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Vehicle Modification and Impact on Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:00:52 +0000

Expert Service Provider Dan Thompson of DeeGee Rehabilitation Technologies discusses vehicle modifications in the US and Canada and the impact on insurance claims.

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Emerging Global Cyber Ransom Threats Require a Strategic Response From the C-Suite

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:00:32 +0000

Attorneys Ed Lewis from Weightmans LLP, David Mackenzie from Blaney McMurtry LLP and David Shannon with Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin discuss emerging cyber threats and associated global risks.

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The Safe Sport Authorization Act and Protecting Young Victims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:00:53 +0000

Attorney Alan S. Goldberger discusses Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act; who is impacted by the law, types of insurance coverages, and the potential impact on claims.

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How Social Media is Changing Insurance Claims Subrogation

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 30 May 2018 13:00:23 +0000

Attorneys Jason Sullivan and Rebecca Wright from the Rathbone Group, LLC law firm discuss how social media is changing and impacting business dealings.

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Hurricane Harvey’s Impact on Insurance Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 16 May 2018 13:00:24 +0000

Attorney Laura Grabouski from the law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC examines the impact of Hurricane Harvey and how insurance claims in Texas were settled and litigated.

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Attendant Care Impact

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 13:00:12 +0000

Expert Service Provider Dan Thompson of DeeGee Rehabilitation Technologies discusses attendant care in the US and Canada, associated costs and the impact on the insurance industry.

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Georgia Valued Policy Law

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:00:33 +0000

Attorney addresses Georgia Valued Policy Law and the impact on various states, jurisdictions and claims.

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Updates in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:00:27 +0000

Attorney Charles (CJ) Haddick, Jr., a shareholder of the Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. law firm discusses recent bad faith decisions and significant insurance coverage developments.

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Defense Strategies Against Business Valuation Tactics

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:59:52 +0000

CPAs Derek Royster and Matthew Curtis address valuation approaches, including the application of the Daubert standard in cases and the impact on claims.

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The Complexity of Negligent Security Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 16:32:00 +0000

Jan Simonsen and Tracy Scott from the law firm of Carr Maloney in Washington, D.C. discuss differences between negligent security and premises liability claims, and the legal standards that apply in these cases.

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How Schools Can Prevent and Defend Against Bullying Claims

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com (A.M. Best Company, Inc.) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:00:02 +0000

Attorney John J. Cloherty III from the law firm of Pierce Davis & Perritano discusses defense of schools in claims of failure to prevent bullying and what schools can do to prevent bullying students.

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