Claims‑Made Insurance Review: Frederick J. Fisher’s Definitive Guide to the Policy That Reshaped Risk Management
Frederick J. Fisher distills four decades of expertise into an accessible 193‑page primer that demystifies claims‑made coverage—how it evolved, why insurers adopted it, and where brokers, underwriters, and risk managers still trip up today. Fisher opens with a brisk historical overview, then moves into practical chapters on retroactive dates, extended‑reporting endorsements, and common pitfalls in policy wording. Real‑world courtroom anecdotes keep the text lively, while flowcharts and checklists make even the dense policy mechanics easy to follow.
What sets this book apart is its balance of strategic insight and day‑to‑day guidance. Fisher not only explains how claims‑made forms shifted liability from “event” to “report,” but also shows readers exactly how to audit coverage gaps, negotiate tail terms, and document notice to avoid bad‑faith disputes. The result is a concise, field‑ready reference that belongs on the desk of every professional liability specialist—and on the reading list of any newcomer who wants to understand why this policy structure “changed the industry.”
If you touch professional liability insurance, this book will sharpen your questions and your coverage reviews in one sitting.
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