THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR O & E CLAIMS

The relationship between a Third Party Administrator and a liability insurer for which it performs adjusting and litigation support services can be complex. TPAs handling liability claims are coming under increasing scrutiny from the carriers alleging errors in adjusting losses and controlling litigation. Stone & Johnson represents TPAs in all phases of defending actual or potential E&O claims brought by insurers. These cases are frequently conducted in the context of binding arbitration pursuant to a service agreement between the TPA and the insurer. Stone & Johnson's attorneys have a wide network of contacts in the industry who can serve as arbitrators with whom they have strong professional connections. They also have extensive experience defending TPAs against such errors and omissions claims, including several successful defenses resulting in no liability.