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Insurance

Dec. 17, 1999

Certain Suit

Certain Suit Policyholder Counsel Should Talk Tough When a Claim Is Denied By Scott Ferrell It is no secret that insurance companies earn profits by not paying claims - especially large claims. How, then, can an attorney convince a wary insurer to pay a claim that may be only arguably covered by the client's insurance policy? Many practitioners would be surprised to learn that an insurer's coverage decision in such cases is often guided by a single factor - whether the policyholder is likely

        By Scott Ferrell
        
        It is no secret that insurance companies earn profits by not paying claims - especially large claims. How, then, can an attorney convince a wary insurer to pay a claim that may be only arguably covered by the client's insurance policy? Many practitioners would be surprised to learn that an insurer's coverage...

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