Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In the wake of the devastating Hurricanes Helene and Milton that recently struck Florida and neighboring states, policyholders are facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives and navigating complex insurance claims.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s largest insurer, has suspended policy binding ahead of predicted Hurricane Helene, and a board member asked if the carrier could do more to help policyholders manage flood insurance claims from the looming storm. “My question …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 4, 2024

National Flood Insurance claims are notoriously complex and exacting. Most policyholders are unaware that National Flood claims are among the most difficult property insurance claims to handle correctly, and that the National Flood Insurance adjuster has limited authority.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Did you hear the one about cat poop clogging a toilet, resulting in thousands of gallons of sewage water in the home and a big insurance claim? Lin Werkheiser, an insurance fraud investigator, has heard that one and many more …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Many insureds and even insured representatives have never dealt with a flood insurance claim and the intricacies of the National Flood Insurance Program. Resources are available at … The post Navigating Flood Insurance Claims from Hurricane Helene appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Officials with Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. took issue Thursday with a number of national and Florida news reports that have suggested that the insurer has the “worst rate” on paying claims after recent hurricanes. “That’s just not accurate,” Citizens …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 18, 2024

Property damage insurance claims funding by factoring companies is a relatively recent phenomenon in the property insurance claims industry.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 16, 2024

I was thinking about this while calling FAPIA Managing Director Nancy Dominguez to take down a wrong proof of loss form that some ignorant attorney had sent to a group as the proper NFIP proof of loss to be filed … The post Policyholders Beware of Whom You Hire Regarding Your National Flood Insurance Claim appeared first on Property Insurance (..)

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 12, 2025

Merlin Law Group California attorney Dan Veroff, who was a former staff attorney for United Policyholders (UP), advised policyholders suffering from a California wildfire to attend events by United Policyholders in Theres a Wildfire Burning What Do I … The post California Fire Insurance Claim InformationUnited Policyholders to the Rescue!

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This distinction remains critically important for today’s insurance practitioners and policyholders alike. This post is a follow-up to Where Did the Proof of Loss … The post Proof of Loss Requirements: A 222-Year-Old Case Still Relevant for Modern Insurance Claims appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Prof. Allan Manning

JULY 29, 2024

Realising the importance of ongoing learning, LMI held their annual conference for the claims team in Sydney last week. During the conference it was appropriate to acknowledge and present 10 year service awards to Caroline Stevens from LMI Forensics and Georg Froeschl from LMI Claims.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 7, 2024

FAPIA Vice President Frank Altieri noted that federal law applied and that the Florida regulations regarding providing a contract to the insurer do not apply. Instead, federal flood adjusters require a … The post Letter of Representation for National Flood Insurance Claims appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Many ask why they are required to pay for flood insurance because it does not pay for … The post Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Claims and Elevated Building Issues? Refer to the Visual Flood Adjusters Use appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2024

When hurricanes hit coastal areas, property insurers often breathe a sigh of relief when much of the damage appears to be the result of storm surge and flooding losses that aren’t covered by most homeowners’ policies. But after Hurricane …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued Emergency Rule 69BER24-4, which aims to address issues in the property insurance claims process. While the rule attempts to improve transparency and accountability, it raises several concerns and potential unintended consequences.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 1, 2025

This New Year has me thinking about a post I wrote twelve years ago, Oh the Places You Will GoEspecially in the Insurance Claim Industry. I made the following remark, which, for me, is still true today: The insurance claim industry is especially fun if you enjoy travel and meeting interesting people.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Policyholders and public adjusters need to be aware that National Flood Insurance claims are very technical with demanding deadlines that must be met.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding property insurers to refrain from raising homeowners’ premiums just because an insured filed a claim or inquiry in order to qualify for flood insurance indemnity or federal assistance. In most cases, the …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 8, 2024

While speaking at the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters Fall Conference regarding National Flood Insurance claims, I promised to blog about a recent case that made its way through the federal courts.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 22, 2024

A former West Virginia volunteer fire official is awaiting sentencing after he admitted to setting fire to his home, filing an insurance claim, and using the fire department’s credit card for personal gain. Ennis, 43, of St. Albans, …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

And he may be the best friend the Florida property insurance industry has. He’s been called “eccentric,” a “do-gooder,” a “troublemaker” and a whistleblower. A mechanical engineer based in Edgewater, George Miles has filed formal complaints with the Florida Board …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 2, 2025

Public adjusters and policyholders must remain vigilant and precise when dealing with federal flood insurance claims under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). A recent decision in Blocdahl Leasing, LLC v.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Insurance companies that wrongly deny or underpay property insurance claims are finding a golden financial opportunity that provides an incentive for them to wrongfully underpay and deny claims—they escape the payment of the replacement cost valuation they promised to their policyholders.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

Wildfire season is here, and if you’ve experienced a loss, navigating your insurance claim can be daunting. Here’s what Californians need to know on day one to get your claim off on the right footing. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In the world of insurance claims, a simple yet often overlooked step can make or break a policyholder’s chance of recovery: The proof of loss. This was driven home in the 1891 case of German Insurance Company v.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 9, 2024

Reports from Gallagher Re and the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation suggest that Tropical Storm Debby will not be a heavy lift for property insurers and reinsurers. “Early assessments suggest wind-related physical damage (is) not as extensive as initially feared,” …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This is Florida law regarding when an insurance company must start investigating an insurance claim: 3)(a) Unless otherwise provided by the policy of insurance or by law, within 7 days after an insurer receives proof-of-loss statements, the insurer shall begin such investigation as is reasonably necessary unless the failure to begin such investigation (..)

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Consequential damages play a significant role in both contract law and insurance claims, but they operate under different frameworks and have distinct implications depending on the context. Consequential damages in insurance claims are indirect losses resulting from — but … The post What Are Consequential Damages?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Jonathan Wilkofsky is a panelist presenting appraisals at the First Party Claims Conference. He just mentioned that the issue of matching replacement materials during property insurance claims has been settled in model laws.

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Prof. Allan Manning

JULY 5, 2023

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors Steadfast Claims Services and icare. The function starts at 6pm, with the awards portion running for approximately 1 hour, during which 6 awards will be presented. The event is a not for profit one with all proceeds going to the Amal Mulia Orphanage.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

JULY 25, 2024

June 24, 2024) offers valuable lessons for policyholders regarding the importance of cooperation in the insurance claims process. In Marcantel , the plaintiff suffered damage from Hurricane Laura at two properties in Louisiana. The ruling in Marcantel emphasizes the importance of cooperation in the insurance claims process.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The ruling reversed a jury award for homeowners who had sold their property without performing the necessary repairs, addressing a crucial question about recovery for unperformed repairs in property insurance claims. Universal”) after their property sustained water damage that led to mold.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 18, 2024

A federal court recently held that an insurer could not deny coverage under a homeowner’s policy based upon the failure of the named insured’s son, an “insured person,” to submit to an examination under oath (“EUO”). Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company , Civil Action No. In Michelle Adeola v.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

On February 5, 2019, Opera Block’s owner, Timothy … The post Order and Bind Insurance Before the Loss—Commercial Policy Covers Water Damage Under Drain Backup Endorsement appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Centre

MARCH 19, 2024

Understanding Consumer Education and Property Insurance As an informed consumer, education on consumer rights and property insurance is crucial. It empowers individuals to make informed decisions about insurance coverage and understand their policy rights. Leads to confusion and potential gaps in coverage.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

Emerging Property Insurance Trends 2024 Welcome to our guide on emerging trends in the property insurance industry. As we dive into the evolving landscape of property insurance, it’s important to stay informed about the latest trends and challenges affecting the market. Hurricane Harvey 2017 92.0

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

As the traditional insurance market continues to harden, policyholders are increasingly exploring parametric hurricane insurance as a complement and sometimes a substitute to their existing property insurance coverage. What Is Parametric Hurricane Insurance?

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