This guide provides an insider's perspective on successfully negotiating and settling insurance policy disputes and claims. Leading attorneys discuss strategies for obtaining the best terms under a policy as they guide the reader through frequently negotiated items such as price, indemnity, and the scope of release. Topics include the roles of various key players, strategies for conducting due diligence, the structure and features of insurance claims, alternative methods for resolving disputes, common deal killers, protection strategies, deciding when to settle versus litigating a claim, obtaining the proper documentation, evaluating contracts, and identifying pitfalls and traps.