"How to Draft and Interpret Insurance Policies"

By Anonymous
Publication: American Agent & Broker

This source book for policyholders, underwriters, intermediaries, claim examiners, agents and consultants explores insurance contract language, format, interpretation and customization.

Author Kenneth Wollner, JD, a former underwriter and insurance company executive with 30 years of experiencein drafting and interpreting insurance policies and current managing director of an independent consulting firm, uses more than 300 insurance contract provisions and court decisions to illustrate concepts and explain drafting techniques. He also of fers practical tips for handling common problems, and provides lists of drafting conventions and several surveys, including one on the insurability of punitive damages.

A section of the book is devoted to each of the following topics: * Methods of minimizing ambiguity in insurance policy text.

* Statutory and administrative law.

* Public policy.

* Promises, conditions, warranties and representations.

* Multiple causation.

* Insuring agreements and exclusions.

* Endorsements.

The book costs $185.

To order, contact Casualty Risk Publishing at (800) 862-9792.