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Average Insurance Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$375/hr
Review Fee
$425/hr
Deposition Fee
$450/hr
Court Fee
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 highly qualified expert has extensive experience in commercial insurance and occupational safety. He earned his BA in philosophy from Allegheny College and is an associate of risk management and associate of underwriting through the AICPCU/The Institutes, as well as an OSHA-authorized general industry instructor and a certified occupational health and safety technician. He began his career as a reporter, news editor, and photographer for the Bear Paw Sentinel and the Great Falls Tribune. He then served as the vice principal of Great Falls Christian School before transitioning to the insurance industry. This expert served as a senior account executive for Liberty Northwest and a commercial lines agent for Western States Insurance, focusing mainly on workers' comp insurance. Currently, this expert serves as an occupational health and safety specialist for a state labor and industry department, teaching both 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA classes.
Occupational Safety & Health Specialist, A State Labor and Industry Department
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Allegheny College
Cascade,
Montana
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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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