In this episode, hosts Lynda A. Bennett and Michael D. Lichtenstein discuss the final stage of mediation, or how to “seal the deal.” They debate the pros and cons of addressing non-financial terms of the settlement, such as...more
With insurance policies being governed by state law, and interpretation varying from state to state, where your lawsuit is venued matters. There is a cyclical history of insurers and policyholders strategically filing suits...more
Although the time may be right to settle that underlying action, issues can arise when your insurer is not on the same page, especially if the insurer has agreed to defend the claim subject to a reservation of rights on...more
We are starting to see a trend, especially in D&O policies, in which both insurers and policyholders are locking horns over whether a claim is related to an earlier filed claim or not. Policyholders need to approach this...more
Lowenstein Sandler’s Insurance Recovery Podcast, “Don’t Take No for an Answer,” is a podcast discussing key issues in insurance recovery law, providing both “101” lessons on the nuts and bolts of insurance recovery law, and...more