Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

Training Manual Table of Contents

Module One: UM/UIM Coverage Basics
Objectives
UM/UIM Relationships
Definition of Unsinsured/Underinsured Motorist
Uninsured Motor Vehicle
Underinsured Motor Vehicle
Combination or Blended v Separate Coverage
Property Damage Coverage
Is UM/UIM Mandatory?
Rejection of UM/UIM Coverage
Coverage Limits
Stacking of Limits
Single v Split Limits
Improper/Failure to Complete Appropriate Forms
Workshop 1.1 - UM/UIM Coverage Basics
Workshop 1.2 - Case Problems
Module Two: Eligibility, Proof Required and Priority of Benefits
Objective
Eligible Claimants
Related
Residency
Other Eligible Claimants
Proof of Lack of Insurance
Vehicles with No Insurance
Vehicles Insured by Now Insolvent Insurers
Vehicles Insured by Insurers Now Disclaiming Coverage
Accidents Where the Tortfeasor is Unknown
Proof of Underinsurance
The Exhaustion Clause
The Consent to Settle Clause
Legally Entitled to Recover
Impact of Workers Compensation
Proof of Damages
Priority of Benefits
Workshop 2.1 - Eligibility and Proof Required
Workshop 2.2 - Case Problems
Module Three: Policy Defenses and Exclusions
Objective
Policy Defenses and Exclusions
Double Recovery
Consent to Settle
The Exhaustion Clause
Subrogation Assistance Clause
Other Insurance Clause
Statutes of Limitations
Permissive User Defense
Regularly Used Non-Owned Cars
Invalid Defenses
Workshop 3.1 - Double Recovery
Workshop 3.2 - Case Problems
Module Four: Dispute Resolution and Bad Faith
Objective
Arbitration
Statutory Arbitration
Contractual Arbitration
Waivers of Arbitration
Issues Subjecxt to UM/UIM Arbitration
Pros and Cons of Arbitration
Arbitration Awards and Post Award Procedures
Extra Contractual Claims and Bad Faith
Workshop 4.1 - Case Problems
Workshop 4.2 - UM/UIM Case Study
Workshop 4.3 - Putting It All Together