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Alternative Dispute Resolution,
Insurance

Apr. 24, 2023

Mediations involving insurers: Some hints to resolve cases and satisfy all of the litigating parties

It is easy to look past the human impact of litigation when you deal with hundreds of claims on a daily basis – making it important for a mediator to spend time with the adjuster to make sure the adjuster’s needs are heard and the adjuster is aware of the practical impact of a failed mediation.

David H. Oken

Owner
Oken Mediation

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Insurance is one of the most important components of modern civil litigation. Whether the lawsuit involves potential funding from insurance or whether the dispute involves the existence of insurance coverage itself, a mediator must understand how insurance works in order to resolve cases to the satisfaction of the litigating parties and the involved insurance company(ies). Insurance adjusters are included in so many mediations and negotiations that they should be con...

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