The fidelity industry has undergone significant change since the TIPS Fidelity & Surety Law Committee published the first edition of Handling Fidelity Bond Claims. Standard forms have changed in various respects, and numerous, often complicated, manuscript policies are now commonly in use. In this updated edition, original authors have updated and improved their original excellent work and top professionals in the industry have prepared new chapters.

Now completely updated, this is a comprehensive resource for practicing in this specialized area of the law. Whether you are handling your first fidelity bond claim or have made your career doing so, you will appreciate the wealth of information focusing on the practical issues confronting insureds and insurers in the submission, investigation, and resolution of claims.

The contributors to this publication are some of the best known and most qualified professionals in the industry. The insured's perspective is offered by a risk manager for a leading investment bank and a respected attorney experienced in the investigation and prosecution of fidelity bond claims. Susbsequent chapters address the insurer's initial response to the claim, consideration of the insured's proof of loss, and the use of outside professionals in investigating fidelity bond claims. You'll also find helpful chapters focusing upon the mechanics and common coverage issues that arise in the investigation of fidelity bond claims. The book concludes with a discussion of settlement and alternative dispute resolution, mitigation and subrogation issues.