Making Effective Use of the Claims/Disputes Process
In a majority of jurisdictions, the “notice-prejudice rule” provides that an insurer may not deny a claim on grounds of late notice without demonstrating prejudice. The rule is statutory in some states and judicially crafted...more
Policyholders often are cautioned to provide notice of a claim to their insurance carrier as soon as possible to avoid the risk that the carrier will deny coverage due to late notice. A recent court decision in New Jersey...more