The IFPAC Practice Group handles insurance matters in these areas of practice in state and federal courts in West Virginia and the surrounding region:
- Insurance coverage issues, including rendering opinions on all aspects of insurance coverage and liability issues.
- Declaratory judgment actions in both federal and state courts, including the complex developments of diversity jurisdiction.
- Defense of first party cases involving bad faith claims, unfair claim settlement practices, and general first party responsibilities, including the defense of punitive damages issues.
- Business advice to companies, agents, brokers, and individuals involving insurance matters.
- The handling of insurance receiverships, liquidations, and guaranty matters.
- Regulatory aspects of insurance, including complaints and other matters involving the state insurance commissioner.
- Liability of insurance agents and brokers, as well as liability and concerns to insurance companies caused by agents.
- Fidelity and surety bond obligations and litigation.
- Insurance claim supervision, including compliance with the Unfair Trade Practices Act.
- Life, health, disability, and retirement insurance, including matters involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
- Complex uninsured and underinsured motorist issues.
- Investigation of fraudulent fire and theft claims, including Examinations Under Oath.
- Insurance policy compliance.
- Investigating insurance losses for subrogation potential.