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This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in insurance claims and risk management. He earned his B.A. from Wake Forest University and his M.A. from the College of William & Mary. The expert holds the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter designation, as well as specialty designations from the American Insurance Institute in Risk Management. He was most recently the Vice President of Risk Management Resources for Berkley Life Sciences and now runs his own good/bad faith consulting firm.
Principal, A claims and liability consultancy in VA
Master of Arts (MA), College of William & Mary
Chesterfield,
Virginia
This expert has a thirty year association in the Life and Disability Income Insurance Industry. For twenty-eight years he was associated with The Union Central Life Insurance Company. During that time he was involved in numerous claim/policy service matters and supervised claim litigation. He also conducted California Fraud Training for over twenty years with claim examiners with a concentration in the Bad Faith area. In addition, was a former Life Insurance Sales Agent with Western Southern Life Insurance Company.
Independent Insurance Consultant, Independent Insurance Consultant in KY
Juris Doctor (JD), Chase College of Law
Taylor Mill,
Kentucky
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What Can a Bad Faith Expert Witness Opine On?
Claims Investigation
Assessing claims for validity and fraud.
Policy Review
Examining insurance policies for coverage.
Negotiation
Engaging parties to settle disputes.
Claim Denial Analysis
Evaluating reasons for claim denials.
Litigation Support
Providing assistance in legal proceedings.
Risk Assessment
Identifying potential liabilities and exposures.
FAQs for Bad Faith Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a bad faith expert witness?
A bad faith expert witness is an insurance specialist who explains whether an insurer acted unreasonably. They assist by reviewing claim files, analyzing coverage, and testifying to clarify bad faith issues.
In what case types can a bad faith expert witness provide assistance?
A bad faith expert witness assists in insurance bad faith, claim denial, coverage disputes, unfair settlement practices, liability, property, health, life, and disability insurance cases.
How does a bad faith expert witness evaluate insurer claim handling practices?
A bad faith expert witness evaluates insurer claim handling practices by comparing actions to industry standards, policy terms, regulations, documentation, timelines, and communication records.
What specific qualifications should a bad faith expert witness possess?
A bad faith expert witness should have extensive insurance law experience, claims handling expertise, industry-standard knowledge, and a proven track record testifying in bad faith cases.
How can a bad faith expert witness support allegations of unreasonable coverage denial?
A bad faith expert witness can analyze claim handling, compare it to industry standards, and testify that the insurer’s actions show unreasonable coverage denial.
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