Best's Insurance Law Podcast

Attorney Charles "CJ " Haddick, Jr. from the Harrisburg, PA law office of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. addresses business interruption claims breaking out with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Attorney Frank Zacherl from the Shutts & Bowen law firm in Florida discusses impact of Coronavirus on insurers and outside defense law firms.

Dr. Bill Kanasky and Dr. George Speckart from Courtroom Sciences, Inc. in Irving, Texas discuss nuclear verdicts and what insurance companies and their insureds can do to prevent or limit them.

Peter Schifrin, President and CEO of Schifrin, Gagnon & Dickey, Inc. discusses how the California wildfires have changed the landscape of claims adjusting in California. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.

Attorney Jim Boyers from the law firm Wooden McLaughlin LLP discusses how insurers and counsel can ensure discovery of all relevant data and avoid claims of spoliation.

Attorney Florina Altshiler from the law firm of Russo & Toner discusses the impact of the Child Victim Act on claims in New York and what insurance carriers should be aware of. Special thanks to our sponsor,  AM Best Company , Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers. 

Attorney Jeff Kerley from the law firm of Vernis & Bowling in Florida discusses the complexity of handling Florida Workers' Compensation Claims.

Expert Service Providers Sean Murphy and LoriAnn Lowery-Biggers from Courtroom Sciences, Inc. discuss Enterprise Risk Management and challenges facing insurance carriers and other corporations.

Expert Service Provider discusses the present and future of vocational rehabilitation claims for those with disabilities in both the US and Canada.

Attorneys Matthew Berkowitz, Brian O'Shea and Samantha Lewis from the law firm Carr Maloney P.C. in Washington, D.C. address class action settlements and impact on claims.

Attorneys Jim Boyers and Robert Simmons from the law firm Wooden McLaughlin discuss the importance of social media in cases and the ethical obligations attorneys have with respect to preserving clients' social media ESI.

Attorneys Heather Fine and Vlada Tasich from the law firm Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin examine the expected impact of autonomous vehicles and how it will change the risk environment for insurers. Special thanks to our sponsor,  AM Best Company ,  Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers.

Attorney Jeff Vernis from the law firm Vernis & Bowling in Florida discusses reasons that claims that become unmanageable and what Claims Professionals can do to gain control. Special thanks to our sponsor,  AM Best Company ,  Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers.

Attorneys Matt Berkowitz and Brian O'Shea from the law firm Carr Maloney P.C. in Washington, DC discuss data breach class actions and what companies can do to protect their businesses from significant exposure. Special thanks to our sponsor,  A.M. Best Company ,  Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers.

Attorney Shelly Lee Griffin from the law firm of Secrest, Wardle, Lynch, Hampton, Truex and Morley, P.C. addresses fraudulent water claims, how they are being committed and what adjusters and special investigators should look for when investigating claims. Special thanks to our sponsor,  A.M. Best Company ,  Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers...

Expert Service Provider Dan Thompson of DeeGee Rehabilitation Technologies discusses home modifications in the US and Canada and the impact on insurance claims. Special thanks to our sponsor,  A.M. Best Company ,  Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers.

Fred Fisher from Fisher Consulting Group discusses when expert testimony is best applied in an insurance claims trial and the styles of depositions employed. Special thanks to our sponsor,  A.M. Best Company ,  Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers.

Peter Read and Jay Rava, Shareholders and Co-Chairs, New York Construction and Labor Law Practice Group at Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman and Goggin discuss litigating and defending New York construction claims and the most relevant statutes at play with these cases. Special thanks to our sponsor,  A.M. Best Company ,  Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Serv...

Attorney John J. Cloherty, III from the law firm Pierce Davis & Perritano LLP discusses what types of cases typically involve Electronically Stored Information (ESI) discovery and how they are impacting claims and mitigating related expenses. Special thanks to our sponsor,  A.M. Best Company ,  Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers.

Expert Service Provider Dr. Janine McCartney discusses why experts are sometimes approached to endorse or accept ghost-written reports, why this practice is typically considered illegal and unethical, and why it has become an issue in claims cases.

Expert Service Provider Dr. Allison Muller from Acri Muller Consulting, LLC discusses toxicology and common pitfalls that attorneys should be aware of when looking at test results. Special thanks to our sponsor,  A.M. Best Company ,  Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers.

Expert Service Provider Dan Thompson of DeeGee Rehabilitation Technologies discusses vehicle modifications in the US and Canada and the impact on insurance claims. Special thanks to our sponsor,  A.M. Best Company ,  Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers.

Attorneys Ed Lewis from Weightmans LLP, David Mackenzie from Blaney McMurtry LLP and David Shannon with Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin discuss emerging cyber threats and associated global risks. Special thanks to our sponsor,  A.M. Best Company ,  Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers.

Attorney Alan S. Goldberger discusses Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act; who is impacted by the law, types of insurance coverages, and the potential impact on claims. Special thanks to our sponsor,  A.M. Best Company ,  Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers.

Attorneys Jason Sullivan and Rebecca Wright from the Rathbone Group, LLC law firm discuss how social media is changing and impacting business dealings.