Catherine Serafin

March 27, 2017 | FC&S Insurance

If your company is sued, and insurance coverage is involved, settling both the claim against you (the underlying claim) and your insurance claim can get…

By Catherine Serafin

10 minute read

March 23, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

If your company is sued, and insurance coverage is involved, settling both the claim against you (the underlying claim) and your insurance claim can get complicated. If you are not careful, a settlement of the underlying claim can adversely affect your insurance coverage, as can settling with fewer than all insurers where more than one policy provides coverage for a claim. Here are some common settlement scenarios and practical tips to help policyholders make smart settlements to maximize existing insurance coverage.

By Catherine Serafin

18 minute read

August 23, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Issues that may create unexpected financial exposure for policyholders, and ways to get the most out of the defense costs coverage your insurance provides.

By Catherine Serafin

11 minute read

May 02, 2016 | Law.com

Knowing what the law is in your state, and taking prudent steps at the beginning of an engagement, can help prevent a policyholder from making potentially expensive mistakes, and giving away some of the "litigation insurance" to which the company is entitled.

By Catherine Serafin

6 minute read