This chart concerns contribution among joint tortfeasors, which applies subrogation principles, and is sometimes referred to as “reimbursement by subrogation.” Joint and Several Liability and Contribution laws are shown for all states.
A full release and indemnity agreement which is signed by claimants and releases insurer from bodily injury and property damage liability which arose out of an accident, casualty or event. The release form identifies all parties to a claim, states the date and location of the event, and details the terms of settlement of a claim. The release contains a statement that, as a condition of the settlement, prevents any further claim or legal action against the insurer, or any other parties, for the event, and against the release.
Statement guideline for interviewing a claimant in a swimming pool injury claim. Includes initial questions and follow up questions based on responses given.
Coinsurance formula and sample calculation for a property claim where the insured did not maintain the required minimum coverage (usually 80% of value) on a structure.
Currently 12 states and Puerto Rico have no-fault auto insurance laws. Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania have verbal thresholds. Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Dakota and Utah use a monetary threshold.
The Red Flag checklist helps determine whether a rear-end collision may have been a staged accident; this maneuver is referred to as a swoop and squat crash by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud. Claims with numerous red flags may need to be referred to the special investigations unit (SIU).