This product provides an insider's perspective on the best practices for defending insurers facing bad faith litigation and the potential for punitive damages. Featuring experts from leading national law firms, this book guides the reader through their strategies for handling claims against insurers for allegedly failing to handle or pay claims properly and offers advice on helping clients prevent or minimize their susceptibility to litigation. From understanding bad faith trends and analyzing the impact of recent case decisions to developing an appropriate defense strategy for each client, these authors discuss the types of claims that currently dominate the legal landscape.