| The Equitable Right of Subrogation |
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| Subrogation is an equitable right to seek recovery of losses paid by the plaintiff for another in an action against the party that caused the losses. In insurance law, subrogation refers to the right of the insurer to seek compensation for its payments to its insured by filing an action against the person that caused the damages to the insured. More... |
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| The Distinction Between an Insurance Agent and an Insurance Broker |
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| Insurance agents act on behalf of one or more insurance companies. That relationship between the insurance agent and the insurance company provides authority for the agent to act for and bind the insurance company. Insurance brokers, on the other hand, represent insurance purchasers rather than insurance companies even though insurance brokers may receive their commissions from insurance companies. Insurance brokers do not have authority under principal-agent or employer-employee theories to bind the insurance companies that provide the policies insuring companies or individuals. More... |
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| Methods of Selling Life Insurance |
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| Life insurance companies may sell their insurance policies through full-time agents, brokerage markets, direct sales, or mass marketing. More... |
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| Declaratory Relief |
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| A declaratory judgment action may be brought by a plaintiff who is unsure of his legal right to recover from a defendant. This type of action is available to both an insured and an insurer to determine each party's rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities under an insurance policy. More... |
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| Automobile Insurance Options |
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| Standard automobile insurance policies provide both required and optional coverages. In most states, auto policies must contain liability insurance that provides for payment of damages caused by the policyholder. Coverage for damages to the policyholder's auto normally is not required (although it is purchased by most automobile owners). More... |
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