Most courts have long recognized that the selection of counsel by a client is one that should not be disrupted. When it comes to insurance coverage of a claim, that selection is often limited by the terms of the insurance contract. The best time to negotiate a favorable selection of counsel clause is when the insurance renews or the business is considering changing insurance companies. This program reviewed options offered by insurance carriers, including: mutual selection; an opportunity to confer; insured’s selection of counsel, except for designated claims; insured’s selection from a panel list; insured’s choice with carrier’s approval; and strong consideration to insured’s choice — final decision with carrier.
Region:
United States
Interest Area:
Insurance