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

DECEMBER 2, 2024

With multiple hurricanes rocking Florida and other parts of the Southeast this year, claims professionals have said they are seeing a trend toward “soft fraud,” with more policyholders attempting to include older or unrelated damage in recent storm claims, and …

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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 21, 2024

Claims deadlines and submittals are no longer easy for Florida policyholders. It’s hard to keep up with all the changes to … The post The Deadline to Properly Submit a Hurricane Ian Claim Is September 28 – Double Check Claim Submissions appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

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. Citizens Property Insurance Corp., “My question …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A recent Indiana Court of Appeals decision where Merlin Law Group’s Ed Eshoo was counsel for the policyholder provides a textbook example of how an insurance company’s conduct can waive strict policy requirements, even when attempting to preserve those rights through reservation letters.

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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

AUGUST 4, 2024

Simpson Progressive Insurance has agreed to a $48 million settlement with a class of 93,000 New York policyholders who claim the insurer underpaid their total loss claims on their vehicles. By Andrew G. The $48 million represents approximately 54% of …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 23, 2024

While Jimmy Patronis and Governor DeSantis trumpet their latest emergency rule as consumer protection following the CBS 60 Minutes Expose noted in CBS 60 Minutes Exposes Alleged Insurance Company Fraud: Adjusters Reveal Altered Hurricane Damage Estimates by Claims Management, the reality reveals a different story.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In my recent articles, The Façade of Consumer Protection: How Florida’s Political Leadership Continues to Favor Insurance Companies Over Policyholders — Are Florida’s Politicians in Bed with the Insurance Industry and Florida’s Emergency Ethical Rule Conflicts with Xactimate’s License Agreement – Another Example of Insurance Industry Control in Florida, (..)

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 14, 2024

For National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders, especially those who have experienced prior flood losses, understanding the documentation requirements for repairs is crucial.

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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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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In a significant move to protect policyholders, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) issued a groundbreaking bulletin that explicitly prohibits insurers from depreciating labor costs when calculating actual cash value (ACV) in homeowner insurance claims.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A federal judge ruled last week that policyholders eventually have to “put up or shut up” when it comes to proving that certain interior damages caused by a storm must be the result of damage to the exterior of a building, allowing water to damage the interior of a building.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Almost two years after a group of independent claims adjusters alleged that insurers had deceptively altered their damage estimates and low-balled policyholders, Florida’s chief financial officer has issued an emergency rule barring similar actions in Hurricane Milton claims. “Any move …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

However, this candor only reinforces the troubling reality facing Florida’s policyholders.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Ransomware claims severity spiked by 68% to an average loss of $353,000, according to a new report by a cyber insurance provider. Coalition published its†2024 Cyber Claims Report: Mid-Year Update, which details emerging cyber trends and their impact on policyholders …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By this time next year, plaintiffs lawyers, who have frequently been held up as thorns in the side of the Florida property insurance industry for their sometimes-aggressive pursuit of policyholder claims litigation, could have a stamp of credibility to brandish …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 9, 2024

As we inch closer to the statistical height of the Hurricane Season, Louisiana policyholders need to be aware that very significant revisions affecting first-party claims … The post Amendment to Louisiana Unfair Claims Settlement Practice Adds Weapon to the Policyholder’s Arsenal appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 6, 2024

I have received numerous calls from furious Hurricane Helene policyholders after learning how little coverage is afforded for the non-elevated floor of a multi-story building under their flood insurance policies.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

They make insureds less likely to file smaller claims because either damage falls within the deductible, or is so close to it that the policyholder would rather not … Deductibles serve several purposes. They provide some premium relief for the insured.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Policyholders in the renewable energy insurance market are paying between 20%-40% more for cover today than a year ago as insurers seek to recover the cost of “devastating claims” in regions hit by natural catastrophes, industry sources say. Unpredictable weather …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Restoration Contractors and Roofers Need to Be Careful and Not Overstep into Adjusting Claims, Subjecting Them to Criminal Prosecution appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Filing a property insurance claim can feel unfamiliar to many. However, once you’ve submitted your claim, there are key steps you can take to ensure the best possible outcome. Here’s a guide on what to do next, from tracking your claim to ensuring your rights are protected.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 15, 2024

They make insureds less likely to file smaller claims because either damage falls within the deductible, or is so close to it that the policyholder would rather not … Deductibles serve several purposes. They provide some premium relief for the insured.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The investigative report featured testimony from whistleblowers who claim that insurance companies deliberately altered hurricane damage reports to underpay homeowners, leaving many Floridians struggling to rebuild their lives in the wake … The post CBS 60 Minutes Exposes Alleged Insurance Company Fraud: Adjusters Reveal Altered Hurricane Damage (..)

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

A recent ruling by a federal trial court stated that the policyholder claimed that a severe hailstorm on May 28, 2021, caused extensive damage to his property, including damage to the roof, vents, flashings, windows, window screens, fascia, gutters, downspouts, and HVAC system. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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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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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I was asked during my flood presentation on Monday how the National Flood Insurance Program would respond to a flood claim from Hurricane Helene and one from Hurricane Milton. … The post Two Flood Claims? NFIP Provides Guidance on How to Handle Back-to-Back Flood Claims appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 5, 2024

When navigating the aftermath of a property damage claim, many homeowners seek professionals to help them secure the best possible settlement from their insurance company. However, policyholders … The post Public Adjusters Prohibited in Arkansas appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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American Agents Alliance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Learn more about how to help policyholders prepare for the unexpected with helpful tips. How to Help Policyholders With Proactive Disaster Planning An important start to disaster planning is considering whether or not a potential loss would be covered by insurance. Provide expert educational services for policyholders.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

By William Rabb Almost two years after a group of independent claims adjusters alleged that insurers had deceptively altered their damage estimates and low-balled policyholders, Floridais chief financial officer has issued an emergency rule barring similar actions in Hurricane Milton …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Insurance policies that provide broad coverage across multiple items or locations can be a policyholder’s best friend. A recent federal court decision in Louisiana 1 highlights the complexities in determining whether a policy provides blanket or scheduled coverage – a distinction that can significantly impact claim payments.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

1 The overwhelming response from insurance professionals, public adjusters, and attorneys shows how this rule impacts the entire claims-handling community. The emergency rule, while well-intentioned in promoting transparency, creates several practical challenges that could harm Florida policyholders.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 14, 2024

One of the more complex damage issues that must be addressed in all fire, smoke, and heat claims is the amount of damage to personal property in areas of a structure far away from the main fire.

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American Agents Alliance

JULY 17, 2024

Every part of the insurance lifecycle is changing in the digital age, including the handling of claims. Agents and brokers play important roles in the digital claims management process, from educating policyholders on loss mitigation to helping insureds file claims and work with their insurers.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 15, 2024

When disaster strikes and a policyholder submits a claim, adjusters must quickly produce a comprehensive estimate of the damage so that restoration and replacement procedures can be placed in motion. This post is part of a series sponsored by CoreLogic.

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