The course “Splitting Casualty Claim Files” is designed to demonstrate what considerations should trigger a decision to split a file between liability and coverage, when the trigger arises, and the mechanics of splitting the file. This module is presented by Edward J. (Ned) Currie, Jr., Shareholder of Currie Johnson Griffin Gaines & Myers P.A., and John M. Intondi, CPCU, Executive Vice President and Senior Claims Officer for the U.S. operations of AXIS Capital.
The course discusses the insurer’s considerations whether or not to split a file pre- suit and post-suit whenever coverage issues arise and how to avoid the risk of coverage by estoppel and bad faith. The course also includes a hands-on discussion after the decision is made to split a file, including (1) what contents of the file go to the liability claims professional and what contents go to the coverage claims handler, (2) what the roles are for each adjuster, (3) how information received in the investigation and trial phases can be used by both adjusters, (4) what information can be shared in both files after the split occurs, and (5) who holds the settlement purse and the roles of the respective adjusters in settlement of the case and what settlement information can be exchanged between the two.
After completing the course, the attendee will be able to determine whether, when, and how a claims file should be split between liability and coverage when coverage issues arise; recognize and avoid bad faith potential; enumerate the judicial concerns for conflicts; explore proper procedures and handling for the liability and coverage adjusters; distinguish between reservation of rights and non-waiver agreements; define the need for panel and Cumis counsel; and understand defense counsel’s limitations in sharing information with the insurer when defending the insured under a reservation of rights.
The course is designed for practitioners and insurance professionals working in the area of casualty insurance coverage and litigation.
What CE Credit is available?
Note: To qualify for credit, you must submit completion (including a passed final exam if required) within five days of completing the last quiz. No partial credits will be awarded.
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Adjuster General CE Hours:
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Adjuster Ethics CE Hours:
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| NH | 2.0 | 478871 | ||
| TX (classroom equivalent) | 1.0 | 98493 | ||
| NC | 2.0 | 203016 | ||
| FL * ( Provider Number: 364169 ) | 2.0 - Optional | 1187933 | ||
| IL | 2.0 | 485560 | ||
| WY | 2.0 | 27495 | ||
| OK | 2.0 | 1027189 |
* This course has been approved by the Florida Department of Financial Services for insurance continuing education credit.
Course Content
Submit within 5 days to get CE Credit or Certificate of Completion.