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Insurance

Nov. 17, 2000

After Notice

When a carrier receives notice, it must conduct a thorough investigation of the loss, the claim and any potential bases for coverage.

        By Kirk A. Pasich
        
        When an insured notifies its insurance carrier of loss, claim or lawsuit against it, the carrier has certain duties that it must perform. The carrier cannot sit back and ignore its insured. In fact, the law is established that a carrier must respond promptly to notices from its insured.
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