Insurance Litigation is your trusted resource for mastering insurance-related disputes. Widely relied upon by both bench and bar, Insurance Litigation has been cited by California and federal courts approximately 800 times in published and unpublished opinions.

With a step-by-step approach, the authors guide you through each topic, citing the latest cases, statutes, and court rules. From the fundamentals of insurance concepts and terminology to the intricacies of policy interpretation, this authoritative guide covers it all. You'll find in-depth analyses of first and third-party coverages addressed by type of policy, multiple insurers on risk, subrogation, and insolvent insurers, as well as expert guidance on bad faith, failure to settle or defend, arbitration, damages — both actual damages and punitive damages — and attorney fees.

This comprehensive practice guide features a dedicated chapter on practice and procedure. It provides expert strategies and tactics from both plaintiff and defense perspectives, ensuring you're equipped to tackle even the most complex cases. The set also includes a wealth of practice-tested forms conforming to the latest rules, along with insightful comments and suggestions for their effective use. Whether you're a seasoned attorney or just starting out, Insurance Litigation provides the clarity, depth, and authority you need to succeed in insurance litigation.

This practice guide covers a broad spectrum of topics, including:

• Basic insurance concepts and terminology
• Creation of an insurance relationship
• Policy contents: Anatomy of an insurance policy
• Interpretation of insurance policies
• Termination, reformation, and rescission
• First-party coverages
• Third-party coverages
• Multiple insurers on risk
• Subrogation
• Insolvent insurers
• Extracontractual liability
• Bad faith
• Damages
• Statutory and administrative regulation
• Practice and procedure

Written by preeminent legal experts, our Rutter Group Practice Guides are indispensable resources for both novice and seasoned attorneys, providing accessible, authoritative guidance. Thoughtfully crafted in a concise, easy-to-read outline format, our guides simplify intricate legal concepts into clear, step-by-step instructions that facilitate swift mastery and application.

• Practice guides include relevant case law, statutes, and court rules focusing on issues facing practicing attorneys. Pivotal discussions about decisions illuminate vital points, rather than just providing lists of citations, preparing plaintiffs and defense counsel for a variety of contingencies.
• Practitioners benefit from practical guidance that logically breaks down topics and procedures into manageable steps, illustrated with examples from actual cases.
• Distinguished authors and contributors provide expert insights, including battle-tested strategies, tactics, time-saving tips, and "Practice Pointers" to equip you with the wisdom of experienced practitioners.
• Our authors update and revise content, which is meticulously edited by Rutter Group attorney-editors, ensuring you stay abreast of the latest legal developments.