The Role of Fire Protection Engineer in Fire Loss Investigation

The Role of Fire Protection Engineer in Fire Loss Investigation More and more, fire protection engineers (FPEs) are called on to act as the primary investigator of fire losses. FPEs have historically been regarded as special experts, retained to analyze code issues, investigate fire protection system failures, and support cause-and-origin experts. However, recognition by the … Read more

Making the Most of Recall Information

Making the Most of Recall Information Your day in the office is shaping up like most every other day. You have just been assigned as many claims as you can effectively manage! But one of your new claims is a total fire loss, and your policyholders claim the fire started near their new toaster oven … Read more

Denial of Claims and Rejection of Proofs of Loss

The following was a presentation at the February 2006 Southern Loss Association Luncheon. The presentation was given by Paul W. Burke, a partner at the law firm of Drew, Eckl & Farnham, LLP – Atlanta, GA A. Denial Of Claims A. Denial Of Claims 1. Significance of Denial Letters The denial of a claim is … Read more