Rick Hammond

Rick Hammond, J.D., CLU is an insurance law expert specializing in claims handling, bad faith, and insurance coverage litigation. With a career spanning insurance law, regulatory compliance, and claims management, he brings a comprehensive legal framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating insurance coverage disputes, assessing claims handling practices, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met.

Mr. Hammond has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to insurance coverage, bad faith, and agent-broker liability. His Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Illinois Chicago Law School, along with his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation and Certified Mediator certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving insurance law and claims handling.