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About Brian Jones

I represent clients in all aspects of business litigation, but focus my practice on complex litigation and arbitration matters in life, property and casualty, and professional lines insurance and reinsurance. I have also represented clients in disputes regarding receiverships, securities, commercial leases, real estate disputes, construction and employment matters. I am the co-chair of the Bose McKinney & Evans Insurance Group. I was named a "Rising Star" in Business Litigation by Super Lawyers in Indiana in 2013 and 2012, and I was also named a 2010 “Rising Star” in Business Litigation in Texas. I am a member of the State Bars of Indiana and Texas, the Defense Research Institute, a former member of the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, and am licensed to practice before all state courts in Indiana and Texas, as well as all federal courts in Indiana, the Northern District of Illinois, and the Northern, Western, and Southern Districts of Texas. I received my bachelor’s degree, cum laude, in political science and my master’s degree in teaching from Trinity University, where I was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. I received my doctor of jurisprudence degree from the University of Texas School of Law, where I was the Director of Communications for the Legal Research Board and a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honor Society. Before attending law school, I taught high school geography, government and economics in San Antonio, Texas.

The Latest Insurance Developments in the 2013 Indiana Legislative Session

Click on the image below for the latest insurance update from our friends at the Bose Public Affairs Group:

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Indiana Supreme Court: Seriously, Don’t Lie on Your Policy Application

On Tuesday, in Dodd v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed that misrepresentations on an application can void an insurance policy. We first reported on this case back in November 2011. (See our previous post here.) … Continue reading

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Jones Presents at National Business Institute’s “Insurance Law 2013″ Seminar

On February 28, 2013, Brian Jones–co-chair of the firm’s insurance group and the founder of this blog–presented at the National Business Institute’s “Insurance Law 2013″ Seminar in Indianapolis, Indiana.  His topics were “Indiana Insurance Law 2012″ and “Current Issues in … Continue reading

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Latest Insurance Developments in 2013 Indiana Legislative Session

Hot off the presses, here’s the latest Insurance Legislative Report from our colleagues at Bose Public Affairs Group. Click the image below for the full report. Two noteworthy developments from the report: Certificates of Insurance: HB 1322, the NCOIL Model … Continue reading

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Indiana Court of Appeals Enforces Arbitration Provision in UIM Policy

Today, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed–unsurprisingly–that Indiana courts enforce arbitration provisions in insurance policies. In Pekin Ins. Co. v. Hanquier, the plaintiff sustained injuries when she was rear-ended by another car, and then sued the driver of the other car … Continue reading

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Follow Us for Updates on the 2013 Indiana Legislative Session

The 2013 Indiana Legislative session is underway, and our colleagues at Bose Public Affairs Group are monitoring all the insurance-related developments.  We at the Bose Insurance Blog want to be sure you’re informed every step of the way, too, so: … Continue reading

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Settling Without Your Insurer’s Consent is Like Flushing Money Down the Toilet

Many insurance policies require the insured to obtain the insurer’s consent before settling a claim or making any payments for a claim.  That’s just basic insurance stuff.  So, too, is the concept that, if you have a claim asserted against … Continue reading

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Happy 2013 from the Bose Insurance Blog!

2012 was an amazing year for the Bose Insurance Blog, and we aim to do even better in 2013.  So, stay tuned for even more timely and useful information for insurers. On behalf of everyone in the Bose Insurance Group, … Continue reading

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Jones Presents at National Business Institute’s “Property Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Claims” Seminar

On August 9, 2012, Brian Jones, of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP’s Insurance and Litigation Groups, discussed issues and strategies for “Avoiding Appraisal Pitfalls”at the National Business Institute’s “Property Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Claims” seminar in Indianapolis. Click on … Continue reading

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Indiana Department of Insurance Issues Final Rule Regarding Senior-Specific Certifications (and Other Rules Updates)

The Indiana Legislative Services Agency today published three insurance-related rules updates.  They are: #12-406(F) (which means it’s a final rule):  regarding the use of senior-specific certifications and professional designations in the sale of life insurance and annuities; #12-464:  intent to … Continue reading

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