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Average Insurance Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$375/hr
Review Fee
$425/hr
Deposition Fee
$450/hr
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This expert has over 30 years of experience working in the toxicology and health risk assessment field. He specializes in evaluating potential human health effects of chemical and microbial agent exposures. In particular, he has experience with evaluation of exposures to asbestos, benzene, carbon monoxide, silica, metals, pesticides, solvents, oil and gas fracking chemicals, other petroleum products, and toxic gases. Additionally, he is a Board-Certified Toxicologist as a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and a Licensed Professional Engineer. Currently, this expert is a toxicologist at a privately owned toxicology and human health risk assessment firm.
Toxicology Consultant, A Private Toxicology and Human Health Risk Firm
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of North Carolina
Austin,
Texas
This highly-qualified expert has 45 years of experience in the field of security and risk management. His areas of expertise include premises liability, nightclub security, security guards, apartment properties, retail loss prevention, negligent hiring/retention and cargo losses due to inadequate security. He earned his BA in sociology with an emphasis in criminology from Louisiana State University. This expert is active in his field as a member of the American Society for Industrial Security, as an author of several published security articles, and a speaker at various security conferences. He began his career with Southern Research Company, serving as a security guard supervisor and as part of the investigations division working on theft and narcotics investigation. He then went on to serve as a patrol officer with the Dallas Police Department and the single unit and area loss prevention manager for Sears. For 12 years, he worked with Eckerd Corporation, serving first as a regional loss prevention manager before becoming the director of loss prevention operations. For nearly 20 years, this expert has served as the president of his risk analysis and security management consulting firm in Texas.
President, A security management consulting firm in TX
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Louisiana Tech University
Tomball,
Texas
This expert has over 40 years of claims experience, both as an adjuster and then as an in-house attorney advising adjusters on the proper standard of care in claims handling. He has represented numerous bad faith plaintiffs, and he also established the errors & omissions adjusting practices and auditing procedures for a major insurance company. The expert spent over 6 years as AIG's Western Zone Claims Council and 14 years as Executive Managing Attorney for USAA. He is now retired and acts as an insurance bad faith advisor.
Independent Insurance Consultant, A private firm in TX
Juris Doctor (JD), William Mitchell College of Law
Frisco,
Texas
This expert has over 30 years experience as an insurance claim adjuster specializing in helping clients manage residential and commercial insurance claims after natural disasters or fires damage their property. He is a graduate of University of Central Oklahoma and a Certified Property Manager (CPM) with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). He is licensed in 11 states. He is currently the Regional Director at a public insurance adjusting company where he oversees Commercial Insurance Claims, Business Owner Insurance Claims, Risk Management, Recovery from Natural Disaster and Property loss, Commercial Property Re-positioning, and Homeowner Insurance Claim.
Regional Manager, A public insurance adjusting company
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond,
Oklahoma
This expert in EMR and Hospital Billing systems has worked as a certified Epic consultant with various healthcare providers for the past 7 years. He is currently certified in 10 Epic applications ranging from hospital billing to CDM and ASAP. He has previously held positions as a Senior Epic Consultant at multiple hospitals, as an Epic Instructional Designer, and as an Epic Revenue Cycle Report Writer. He is currently a Senior Epic Hospital Billing Consultant at a large university cancer center in Texas.
Lead Advisor, CVS Health
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Texas Chiropractic College
Houston,
Texas
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
This highly qualified expert has nearly 30 years of experience in the legal sector. He received his AB in economics from UC Berkeley before earning his JD from Loyola Marymount University. This expert is also an accredited investment fiduciary. He specializes in insurance recovery and bad faith litigation, as well as ethics and compliance in the financial services profession. He is active in his field, having authored numerous periodicals and spoken at several conferences throughout his career. He has formerly served as a law clerk for the Honorable John R. Padova, a shareholder for Anderson Kill & Olick, and director and senior corporate counsel for Dish Network. He has also served as the standards and legal manager, as well as standards and legal counsel, for Investments & Wealth Institute. Currently, this expert serves as general counsel for a nonprofit professional investment association and credentialing organization based in Colorado.
Managing Director, Certifications, A nonprofit professional investment association & credentialing organization in CO
Juris Doctor (JD), Loyola Marymount University
Newport Beach,
Colorado
This expert has over 45 years of experience in risk management and insurance. He is a licensed risk manager by the Texas Department of Insurance and is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Insurance Management Consultants and the Professional Risk Managers International Association. He previously served as an insurance officer for Anco Insurance, a partner at Houstoun Stevenson & Cummings, and the director of the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas. He is now the founder of an insurance and risk management firm in Texas.
Founder, An insurance and risk management firm in TX
Spring,
Texas
This expert has 15 years of surety bond underwriting experience for both contract and commercial bonds. He earned his BS in business from the University of North Texas and is a licensed insurance agent and an associate in fidelity and surety bonds. He previously served as a member of the surety industry task force for the City of San Antonio and as a program provider for the bonding technical assistance program apart of the Texas Department of Transportation. He is currently a bonding technical assistance provider for a state department of transportation and the owner of a surety insurance agency in Texas.
Owner, A surety insurance agency in TX
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of North Texas
San Antonio,
Texas
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What Can an Insurance Expert Witness Opine On?
Claims Processing
Reviewing and approving insurance claims.
Policy Underwriting
Assessing risk to determine coverage eligibility.
Premium Calculation
Calculating insurance premiums based on risk.
Coverage Review
Evaluating policy terms and conditions.
Renewal Processing
Managing the renewal of insurance policies.
Dispute Resolution
Resolving conflicts between insurers and clients.
FAQs for Insurance Expert Witnesses
What is a insurance expert witness?
An insurance expert witness is a qualified professional who explains insurance standards and practices in legal cases. They assist by reviewing policies and claims, giving opinions, testifying, and clarifying complex insurance issues.
What types of cases may necessitate the expertise of an insurance expert witness?
An insurance expert witness handles bad faith claims, coverage disputes, claim denials, policy interpretation, underwriting issues, broker/agent negligence, and insurance fraud cases.
How should an insurance expert witness be evaluated for specialized industry credentials?
An insurance expert witness should be evaluated by verifying specialized industry credentials, licenses, advanced designations, and relevant professional memberships.
How can an insurance expert witness assist in interpreting complex policy language?
An insurance expert witness can clarify complex policy language by explaining coverage, exclusions, and industry standards to help the court understand each party’s rights and obligations.
What insurance expert witness experience is most persuasive in high-value coverage disputes?
The most persuasive insurance expert witness has deep claims handling and coverage analysis experience, prior testimony in high-value disputes, and a track record of influencing court decisions.
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