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.

MANAGING THE LITIGATION RISK THROUGH MEDIATION by Richard Collier Ambrose Bierce's Devil's Dictionary sardonically defines litigation as 'a machine that you go into as a pig and come out of a...

RE-EXAMINING COMPULSORY ARBITRATION CLAUSES IN CONTRACTS WITH INSURANCE PRODUCERS Insurance producer contracts frequently have alternate dispute-resolution clauses requiring arbi...

WORKING WITH YOUR EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY by Don Phin Once you have an experienced employment law practitioner, begin by asking about their pattern or practice. Attorneys with insurance...