He has practiced insurance litigation since 1966, almost always on the side of the policyholder, and has taught and written in the area of insurance claims handling. To determine whether Standard Fire acted reasonably with respect to Olsen's clam, Kornblum reviewed the yacht policy and Travelers' claims notes. In Kornblum's opinion, Standard Fire's duty to investigate did not require Travelers to make sure the sailboat repairs were done correctly; the salvage company's lien was resolved by Standard Fire within a reasonable time; and Standard Fire did not have a responsibility to control the repairs. Overall, in Kornblum's opinion, Standard Fire acted reasonably with respect to Olsen's claim and delivered the coverage owed under the yacht policy.