Just published by the American Bar Association, “The Commercial Property Insurance Policy Deskbook: How to Acquire a Commercial Property Policy and Present and Collect a First-Party Property Insurance Claim” is a much-needed handbook for any lawyer dealing with commercial property. Author Barry Zalma shares his insights from working half a century in the insurance business and more than four decades as an attorney.
This guidebook ranges from the simplest of topics – providing a thorough breakdown of what insurance is – to the most complex – such as the adjustment of commercial property loss. Zalma additionally details various types of property losses, as well as conditions and limitations and the steps to make a claim. With practicality in mind, the book includes five appendices of forms, letters and other documents useful to lawyers and insurance consultants alike. “The Commercial Property Insurance Policy Deskbook” serves as a foundational text for any lawyer looking to specialize or those looking to deepen their knowledge.
Zalma now limits his practice to service as a consultant specializing in coverage, claims handling, bad faith and fraud for insurers and policyholders. He also serves as an arbitrator or mediator for insurance-related disputes. Zalma practiced law in California for more than 44 years as an insurance coverage and claims-handling lawyer and has worked more than 50 years in the insurance business. He is the first recipient of the annual Claims Magazine/ACE Legend Award.
“The Commercial Property Insurance Policy Deskbook” costs $89.95 and can be ordered by calling 800-285-2221 or online at shopaba.org.
- Posted July 11, 2019
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