Claims professionals have become aware of the increasing use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to re-solve insurance claims disputes.

About 95% of all cases are now resolved without a judge and jury. Insurance companies, once ready to battle most of their cases, are now immersed in a cost-conscious and cost-cutting business environment. Law firms also are feeling the impact of inflation and face the need of obtaining capital quickly. Clients also feel this need and press attorneys for quick action.

INSURANCE AGENCIES AND THE EMPLOYMENT CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS OF CALIFORNIA AND THE NINTH CIRCUIT, PART 2 by Francis G. Willmarth This article addresses the latest trends regarding the employment ci...

The use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) by the insurance industry might not be new, but a growing number of...