Insurance Law
| Service of Process on Insurer |
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| In order for an insured or any other party to sue an insurer, a court must obtain personal jurisdiction over the insurer. To accomplish this, an insurer must be served with process in a proper manner. There are several methods of serving an insurer. More... |
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| Types of Life Insurance |
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| Each of the two basic types of life insurance--term life insurance and non-term or permanent life insurance--has several variations. Term life insurance is for a specified period of time. Whole life insurance covers the life of a person, however long that life is.
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| Risk Retention Groups |
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| Risk retention groups serve as captive insurance companies formed to provide insurance to members of the group. Rather than purchase insurance from independent insurers, the group of companies forms its own insurance company. Companies with similar risk management concerns thus may exercise greater control over their insurance coverage, pricing, and claims administration. More... |
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| Declaratory Relief |
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| A declaratory judgment action may be brought by a plaintiff who is unsure of his legal right to recover from a defendant. This type of action is available to both an insured and an insurer to determine each party's rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities under an insurance policy. More... |
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| Denial of Claims |
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| An insurer may deny a claim for a loss made by an insured in certain circumstances. However, the insurer must follow certain standards and guidelines when making such a denial. More... |
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