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This expert has over 50 years of experience in the field of insurance claims. He has experience working in in claim handling custom and practice, claim adjusting, coverage interpretation, and SIU practices. He is certified as a Casualty Claims Law Associate, Legal Principals Coverage Specialist, and a Registered Professional Adjuster, among others. He is active as a member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, previously serving as the President of the Orange County Chapter, and is a Board Member of the California Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters. He has previously worked for insurance companies such as CIGA, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, and CNA Insurance. He currently serves as the President and Senior Insurance Claims Consultant for an insurance firm in California.
President & Senior Insurance Claims Consultant, An insurance consultancy in CA
Yorba Linda,
California
This expert began his career in underwriting in the 1960's, managing a regional general agency with broad underwriting authority specializing in property real and personal coverage, running the gamut from simple auto and homeowners’ policies to complex property, inland marine, manufacturer’s output and ocean marine policies. When he sold his agency in 1988, he had 60 employees and annual revenues in excess of $10,000,000. His career also includes a wealth of claims experience, personally having draft issuing authority to settle claims for a number of different insurance carriers. He currently manages a consultancy dedicated to standard of care issues special realationships underwriting and claims handling issues.
Principal, An underwriting and claims consultancy in CO
Bachelor of Arts (BA), State University of New York at Farmingdale
Boulder,
Colorado
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What Can an Insurance Claim Expert Witness Opine On?
Claim Filing
Submitting documents for insurance reimbursement.
Policy Review
Assessing coverage details and limits.
Claim Adjustment
Evaluating and modifying claim amounts.
Investigation
Gathering facts to support the claim.
Settlement Negotiation
Discussing terms to resolve claims amicably.
Appeal Process
Challenging denied claims for reconsideration.
FAQs for Insurance Claim Expert Witnesses
What is a insurance claim expert witness?
An insurance claim expert witness is a specialist who explains insurance standards, coverage, and claim practices in legal disputes. They assist by reviewing claim files, analyzing policies, and testifying to clarify complex insurance issues.
What types of cases can an insurance claim expert witness opine on?
An insurance claim expert witness opines on bad faith claims, coverage disputes, claim handling standards, valuation disputes, fraud investigations, and property or casualty losses.
How can an insurance claim expert witness assist with coverage dispute analysis?
An insurance claim expert witness assists with coverage dispute analysis by interpreting policy language, evaluating claim handling, and offering objective opinions on what coverage applies.
What qualifications should an insurance claim expert witness possess for complex litigation?
An insurance claim expert witness for complex litigation should have extensive industry experience, relevant professional designations, advanced education, and a proven record of courtroom testimony.
How does an insurance claim expert witness evaluate claim handling practices?
An insurance claim expert witness evaluates claim handling practices by comparing the insurer’s actions to industry standards, policy terms, regulations, and documented claim file evidence.
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