Articles by Patrick Wraight

Patrick Wraight, CIC, CRM, AU, is director of Insurance Journal's Academy of Insurance. He can be reached at pwraight@ijacademy.com.

I’m From the Government and I’m Here to Help – Part 4

This is the conclusion of my series of posts about the different bills that states have put forward to force insurance companies to provide business income coverage for losses related to COVID-19. Insurers look for other areas to write business, …

I’m From the Government and I’m Here to Help – Part 3

This is third in a series of posts where I plan to respond to the bills that several states have filed to force insurance companies to pay business income claims related to COVID-19. Not reimbursing insurers means higher rates for …

I’m From the Government and I’m Here to Help – Part 2

This is the second in a series of posts where I am responding to certain pending legislation geared toward forcing insurance companies to pay for claims for losses related to virus and pandemic. Assessing insurers means assessing insureds Each of …

I’m From the Government and I’m Here to Help – Part 1

This is the first in a series where I intend to respond to pending legislation intended to force insurance companies to make loss related to virus or pandemic a covered cause of loss. There is a great temptation in the …

Guest Post: The Insurance Professional’s Guide to Giving Depositions Part 6: Appearing for Your Deposition

Today’s post is the sixth and final in a series of posts by friend of the Academy, Crystal M. Uebelher, J.D., CPCU. Crystal is an insurance professional and a lawyer. Crystal loves teaching non-lawyers about the law and lawyers about …

Guest Post: The Insurance Professional’s Guide to Giving Depositions Part 5: Practicing for Your Deposition

Today’s post is the fifth in a series of posts by friend of the Academy, Crystal M. Uebelher, J.D., CPCU. Crystal is an insurance professional and a lawyer. Crystal loves teaching non-lawyers about the law and lawyers about insurance. Now …

Guest Post: The Insurance Professional’s Guide to Giving Depositions Part 4: Preparing to Testify as a Corporate Representative

Today’s post is the fourth in a series of posts by friend of the Academy, Crystal M. Uebelher, J.D., CPCU. Crystal is an insurance professional and a lawyer. Crystal loves teaching non-lawyers about the law and lawyers about insurance. If …

Guest Post: The Insurance Professional’s Guide to Depositions, Part 3 – Preparing to Testify as a Fact Witness

Today’s post is the third in a series of posts by friend of the Academy, Crystal M. Uebelher, J.D., CPCU. Crystal is an insurance professional and a lawyer. Crystal loves teaching non-lawyers about the law and lawyers about insurance. Last …

Guest Post: The Insurance Professional’s Guide to Depositions, Part 2 – Understanding Your Role in the Litigation

Today’s post is the second in a series of posts by friend of the Academy, Crystal M. Uebelher, J.D., CPCU. Crystal is an insurance professional and a lawyer. Crystal loves teaching non-lawyers about the law and lawyers about insurance. It …

Guest Post: The Insurance Professional’s Guide to Depositions, Part 1 – What to Expect in a Deposition

Today’s post is the first in a series of posts by friend of the Academy, Crystal M. Uebelher, J.D., CPCU. Crystal is an insurance professional and a lawyer. Crystal loves teaching non-lawyers about the law and lawyers about insurance. Many …