Book Description

Insurance Dispute Resolution Proceedings is an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for resolving disputes related to insurance claims and coverage. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of an insurance dispute from the perspective of both the insurer and the insured, discussing the benefits and drawbacks to various forms of dispute resolution and litigation. These top lawyers give tips on preparing for negotiations, pursuing alternative dispute resolution when appropriate, taking advantage of settlement opportunities, and in general, determining the best course of action based on the client's financial expectations. Additionally, these leaders reveal their strategies with regard to submitting claims, considering the non-financial implications of a coverage dispute, and weighing the implicit advantages to both sides during negotiations and litigation. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving field of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, eachauthor was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book. Chapters Include: 1. Patrick J. Kenny, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale LLP - "Demystifying Insurance Disputes" 2. Sheryl M. Schwartz, Managing Director and Chair, Litigation Department, Herold and Haines PA - "Resolving Disputes with Knowledge and Precision" 3. Michael D. Risley, Member, Stites & Harbison - "Avoiding or Resolving Coverage Problems" 4. Madeleine Fischer, Senior Partner, Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carr?re & Den?gre - "A Look at Flood Insurance and Successful Negotiating" 5. James H. Gidley, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP - "Understanding and Handling Coverage Disputes" 6. Mark W. Zimmerman, Shareholder, Clausen Miller PC - "Thoughts from the Insurer Side of the ?v.?" 7. Joseph G. Grasso, Partner, Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP - "Keys to Successful Resolution of Insurance Disputes" 8. Jeffrey J. Bouslog, Partner, Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly LLP - "Making an Impact on the Final Outcome" 9. Collin J. Hite, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP - "Get the Coverage You Deserve: A Recipe for a Successful Claim" 10. Rikke Dierssen-Morice, Partner, Faegre & Benson LLP - "A Detailed Overview of the Practice"