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Expert Witness Services

Despite the fact that most insurance is written on standard forms approved by state insurance departments and deliverd by licensed brokers, disputes arise between policyholders, insurance companies, insurance brokers, claimants and other stakeholders.

We may be able to help you if you are an attorney representing a client who is:

  • An insured whose claim was wrongfully denied by an insurance company.
  • An insurance company disputing the amount of damages owed.
  • An insured disputing the amount of premium owed.
  • An insurance company or insured that sustained a loss due to an error or omission by an insurance broker.
  • A reinsurer or excess insurer that sustained a loss due to negligent claim processing by a primary insurance company or a third party claim administrator.
  • A regulatory authority.

 

Scope Includes:

  • Consult with you concerning your case.
  • Assign of one of our senior actuarial, claim, insurance or risk management associates.
  • Review the summons and complaint, depositions and other available documentation.
  • Prepare an expert's opinion letter for submission to a court.
  • Confer with you about your litigation or settlement negotiation strategy.
  • Provide expert witness testimony, either in a deposition or through a court appearance at a trial.

We also can help business owners achieve amicable resolutions of disputes with their insurance companies, brokers and claim administators.

Benefits

  • Knowledge and experience in the required discipline.
  • Prior experience providing expert witness services.
  • Independence (we have no agency agreements with insurance companies.)
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Analysis, Strategy and Advice = Solutions

Problem » An insurance company, along with an insurance broker, was sued for failing to issue a certificate of insurance. This allegedly caused the insured to suffer economic loss.

Solution » We reviewed depositions, submitted an expert opinion letter and conferred with defense counsel. The case was settled for an amount less than it would have cost to take it to trial.

Problem » A manufacturer involved in asbestos litigation required expert testimony on its available product liability insurance.

Solution » We reconstructed their insurance history, documented the claim notices that had been sent to a large number of insurance companies and helped them secure defense and indemification for settlements.