Michelle L. Burton
Managing Partner | Burton Kelley, LLP
Julie Hayashida
Partner | BHC LAW GROUP LLP
Paul D. Motz
Shareholder | Segal McCambridge Singer & MahoneyNavigating Insurance Claims: Tips for Policyholders and Best Practices for Adjusters | On-Demand Webinar
Thursday, May 09, 2024 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)
When adversity strikes, insurance claims emerge as an indispensable lifeline for policyholders and a paramount responsibility for insurance adjusters. However, comprehending the intricacies of insurance policies and navigating the claims process can be a complex and frequently stressful endeavor for both parties.
Join our speakers in this CLE webcast as they immerse themselves in the intricate world of insurance claims and empower both policyholders and adjusters to foster a smoother, more efficacious claims experience. They will meticulously bridge the gaps between policyholders and adjusters, imparting practical guidance to policyholders for safeguarding their rights and securing fair compensation, while simultaneously empowering adjusters to handle claims with proficiency, professionalism, and unwavering ethical practices.
Key Topics:
- Understanding Insurance Policies
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Maximizing Claim Efficiency
- Best Practices for Adjusters
- Communication Strategies
- Navigating Common Challenges
- Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Bridging the Gap
Agenda:
Michelle L. Burton, Managing Partner, Burton Kelley, LLP
- Understanding a homeowner’s policy and coverages;
- Key endorsements that expand or limit coverage;
- Best practices for adjusters on evaluating and applying coverage.
Julie Hayashida, Partner, BHC LAW GROUP LLP
- The Effective Use of Experts/Professionals to Assist in First Party Property Claims
Paul D. Motz, Shareholder, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
- Claims handling problems and pitfalls that lead to litigation (and how best to avoid them)
- Best practices going into a mediation with coverage issues.
- Bad faith litigation – you’re here, now what?
Who Should Attend:
- Insurance Lawyers
- Insurance Agents and Brokers
- Insurance Adjusters
- Policyholders
CLE Credit:
Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation: On-Demand Webcast | Prerequisite: General knowledge of insurance law
Course Code: 1411000 | Total Credit: 1.0
CLE Credit:
MS CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 5/09/2025
GA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2024
CA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 6/30/2025
PA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 5/09/2026
TN CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 5/09/2025
WI CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2025
VT CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2025
NJ CLE 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NY CLE 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice – Credits through Reciprocity
AR CLE 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
CT CLE 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NH CLE 1.00 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
Self-Apply:
AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY
If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.
No MCLE Requirements:
DC, MD, MA, MI, SD
Not Eligible for CLE:
AK, AZ, HA, MO, IL