AM Best’s Insurance Law Podcast Discusses Fraudulent Water Claims

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best and Best’s Insurance Professionals and Claims Resource have released the latest installment of the Insurance Law Podcast, a series that examines timely claims and insurance issues from a legal perspective.

This episode, “Water Claims Could Become the New Arson,” addresses fraudulent water claims: how they are being committed; what adjusters and special investigators should look for when investigating claims; and the high claims payouts for insureds perpetrating fraud.

The podcast features Shelly Lee Griffin, executive partner at Secrest Wardle. She practices insurance defense litigation, and specializes in assisting insurers investigate fire, water and theft claims suspected of fraud.

Secrest Wardle is a Qualified Member of Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys and Adjusters, a claims industry resource that has featured qualified legal counsel, independent insurance adjusting services and expert service providers since 1929.

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