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Chapter 1: Introduction to Bad Faith 1. The Problem of Definition 2. Requirement of Good Faith 3. Legal Basis for Bad Faith Claims 4. Bad Faith Liability of Employees and Agents 5. Institutional Bad Faith Chapter 2: First Party Bad Faith 1. The Standard of Good Faith 2. The Requirement of a Fair and Reasonable Investigation and Evaluation of a Claim 3. Property Insurance 4. Disability Insurance 5. Accident Benefit Policies 6. Life Insurance 7. Underinsured Motorist Protection 8. Conduct Constituting Bad Faith 9. Bad Faith Without Coverage 10. Continuing Bad Faith into Litigation Chapter 3: Third Party Bad Faith 1. Overview of Third Party Bad Faith 2. The Duty to Defend 3. Duty and Standard of Care 4. The Duty to Settle 5. Actionable Conduct 6. Vicarious Liability of Insurer 7. Assignment of Third Party Bad Faith Claim 8. Role and Duties of Defence Counsel Chapter 4: Remedies 1. Introduction 2. Compensatory Damages 3. Aggravated Damages 4. Punitive Damages 5. Special Costs Chapter 5: Defences 1. Limitation Periods 2. Conformance with Industry Standards 3. Reliance on Advice of Counsel 4. Insured in Breach 5. Failure to Mitigate 6. Contributory Negligence 7. Comparative and Reverse Bad Faith Chapter 6 The Bad Faith Action 1. Procedural Considerations 2. Pleadings 3. Discovery of Documents 4. Solicitor-Client and Litigation Privilege 5. Expert Evidence 6. Costs