The firm advises its clients on a wide range of
issues – from transactional concerns to the management and defense
of complex litigation. Much of this practice extends to counseling insurers
on compliance with state statutes and regulations which govern claims
handling procedures. In connection with this practice, the firm has assisted
its clients in promptly and fairly handling claims.
Coddington, Hicks & Danforth has experience in all phases of claims
handling from implementation of training programs to the defense of insurers
in complex extra-contractual litigation. This depth of knowledge allows
the firm to provide a full range of services to its clients on all aspects
of claims processing.
The counseling services the firm provides its clients include:
Reviewing and drafting claims manuals for Claims Departments and Special
Investigations Units.
Presenting in-house seminars and classes on a broad range of topics, including:
compliance with unfair claims practices statutes and regulations; avoiding
extra-contractual exposure; proper file maintenance; privacy rights and
considerations in claims handling; and, statutory and common law privileges
associated with claims handling.
Reviewing, evaluating and revising in-house claims training curricula
and claims handling materials.
Advising about the conversion to “paperless” office models,
including such matters as compliance with the Department of Insurance
regulations for file production and maintenance and evidentiary considerations
with respect to the defense of direct suits.
Responding to Department of Insurance inquiries and proceedings regarding
the handling of specific claims, market conduct surveys and claims handling
guidelines.
Responding promptly by telephone to questions which demand quick answers.
Monitoring and coordinating litigation by in-house and outside counsel
in matters involving potential extra-contractual exposure.
Appellate Practice
Aviation
Business Litigation
Civil Rights Defense
Fire Litigation
Government Entity
Litigation
Insurance Bad Faith
Insurance Counseling
Insurance Coverage
Products Liability