On Subrogation

Mediation as Therapy for Your Claim

Mediation is a powerful tool in the subrogation process, offering a strategic opportunity to resolve claims efficiently while minimizing litigation costs. On this week's episode, Rebecca [https://www.rathbonegroup.com/our-people/rebecca-w-wright/] sits down with Matt Arriaga, Certified Mediator with Arriaga Mediation, PLLC [https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/suSSCjAWlvCpkyPiRhqFmLkuS?domain=mediateanyconflict.com/], as he details his career path and how years in the courtroom led to a private mediation firm. Matt explains how a good mediation can benefit both parties over litigation, personally and financially, and why a good mediator, like a good therapist, can lead to a successful outcome.

Refresh: Arbitration Decision: The End… Or Is It?

This week, join us as we revisit our episode on Arbitration and Post Decision Inquiries as a refresher! Original Air Date: October 15, 2021. When a liability decision cannot be determined between insurance companies, carries often turn to arbitration to pursue the case further in Arbitration Forums. Filing arbitration is a cost effective and timely way to make a final and binding decision and recuperate a speedy recovery. But is the award always the end? Not necessarily. On this week's installment, Rebecca [https://www.rathbonegroup.com/our-people/rebecca-w-wright/] sits down with arbitration attorney, Ana Zgela [https://www.rathbonegroup.com/our-people/ana-m-zgela/], to discuss what exactly occurs when there is an error made by the arbitrator or the panel. They discuss how an appeal can be submitted or when a complete refile is necessary, as well as when a post decision inquiry (PDI) is the right way to address errors found in the award.

Frozen Pipes

When winter temperatures drop, frozen pipes can lead to costly water damage – and complex recovery efforts. So when the pipe bursts, who is responsible for the cold cleanup? On this week's episode, join Rebecca [https://www.rathbonegroup.com/our-people/rebecca-w-wright/] and Steve [https://www.rathbonegroup.com/our-people/steven-alsip/] as they explore the subrogation side of frozen pipe claims, including common causes, potential liable parties and key evidence insurers and recovery professionals should look for.

Refresh: Shedding Light on Power Utility Claims

This week, join us as we revisit our episode on Power Utility Claims as a refresher! Original Air Date: October 1, 2021. Electric Utility distribution systems all work as part of a massive infrastructure transporting energy from Generator to End User. Whether installed overhead, underground, or a combination of both, these major structures could cause issue as much as they provide energy. Fire, injury or even death could be the result of a damaged power line. But who is at fault? On this week's episode, join Rebecca [https://www.rathbonegroup.com/our-people/rebecca-w-wright/] and Steve [https://www.rathbonegroup.com/our-people/steven-alsip/] as they shed some light on how these utility pole cases differ from state to state, and who should be held responsible in the event of a mishap.

Subrogation Notices

A notice of subrogation is the primary and possibly the most critical action taken at the onset of a claim. This notice can serve to preserve the insurer's right of subrogation and prevent a tortfeasor from being able to extinguish a subrogation claim with a release of claims signed by the insured. On this week's podcast, Rebecca [https://www.rathbonegroup.com/our-people/rebecca-w-wright/] and Steve [https://www.rathbonegroup.com/our-people/steven-alsip/] discuss the importance of subrogation notices, what these notices should contain, and how they can protect an insurer's subrogation claim.