Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

As an attorney who has dedicated my career to representing policyholders, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by Florida homeowners, businesses, condominium associations, and even government entities in the wake of natural disasters.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 12, 2024

MAPFRE Insurance Company has filed a fascinating complaint 1 against an allegedly unlicensed public adjuster license and company … The post Can Insurance Companies Sue Public Adjusters for Not Being Licensed or Not Having a Valid Contract? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

KBRA downgraded the insurance financial strength ratings (IFSR) of Oregon Mutual Insurance Co. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Western Protectors Insurance Co. to BBB+ from A-. The outlooks for both ratings remain negative. The downgrades reflect the continued deterioration in …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 18, 2025

Seeing firsthand the devastating aftermath and hearing the deeply emotional stories from these homeowners is heartbreakingbut whats even worse is witnessing how some insurance companies continue to compound their customers’ trauma … The post Why Are California Insurers Putting Their Policyholder Customers at Risk For Their Health?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In a case involving alleged hail damage to a commercial building, the court granted summary judgment in favor of the insurer, Charter Oak Fire Insurance Company, after excluding the policyholder’s expert witness.

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For example, the Coalition Against … The post When Do Insurance Company Lobbyists and Trade Association Supporters Lie About Insurance Fraud Statistics? Every Time They Say or Write Anything appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog. billion figure that concludes it is pure misinformation.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 18, 2025

Seeing firsthand the devastating aftermath and hearing the deeply emotional stories from these homeowners is heartbreakingbut whats even worse is witnessing how some insurance companies continue to compound their customers’ trauma … The post Why Are California Insurers Putting Their Policyholder Customers at Risk For Their Health?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A new bill filed in the Florida Senate by Don Gaetz is making waves by proposing that insurance companies disclose the financial relationships of their executives and related entities.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

State Farm met with California Insurance Commissioner Lara yesterday about an emergency meeting regarding its rates following the Los Angeles wildfires. State Farm General Insurance Company. Meanwhile, State Farm has been busy suppressing the methods it uses to adjust water loss claims in Tong v.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 30, 2025

A recent federal court decision favoring Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in a pipe burst claim1 left me thinking about two lessons. First, this case strongly reminds policyholders to be aware of time limits in their insurance policies and take action as soon as they believe their claim is not being handled fairly.

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Central Insurance

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Learn essential loss control strategies to protect tow truck insurance companies from costly claims. The post Loss Control Tips to Protect Tow Truck Insurance Companies from Costly Claims appeared first on Central Insurance Blog. Explore safety tips, training, and maintenance to minimize risks.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A new bill filed in the Florida Senate by Don Gaetz is making waves by proposing that insurance companies disclose the financial relationships of their executives and related entities.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

We have battled insurance companies, co-counseled on cases, and discussed property insurance case law at a depth most … The post Brotherhood Mutual Hit With $35 Million Punitive Award on Roof Damage Claim appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 19, 2024

A local investigative news article written by Kate Cimini of the … The post Let’s Get Tough on Drunk Driving but Not Have Any Penalties For the Drunk Driver: Making It Difficult For Policyholders To Collect On Debts Owed By Delaying and Underpaying Insurance Companies appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats the reality policyholders face when insurance companies delay or wrongfully deny claims, only to make a late payment after an appraisal and walk away without any real accountability. Imagine a world where breaking the rules carries no real consequences. Last weeks decision in Mirelez v.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats the reality policyholders face when insurance companies delay or wrongfully deny claims, only to make a late payment after an appraisal and walk away without any real accountability. Imagine a world where breaking the rules carries no real consequences. Last weeks decision in Mirelez v.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

In a recent case from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Cincinnati Insurance Company v. Ropicky, 1 the court held that insurers may not deny legitimate claims based on policy exclusions that the insurer has broadly applied.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 28, 2025

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc. announced it will merge two of its non-life insurance company subsidiaries Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co. The aim of the merger is to build a more robust …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

When a hurricane damages your home, you expect your insurance company to play fair. But what happens when insurers undervalue claims, drag out disputes, and then hide behind new laws to avoid accountability? Scottsdale Insurance Companya case that delivered a crucial victory for policyholders in Florida.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2024

For decades, Georgia’s insurance industry has sought to eliminate the long-standing provision allowing trucking-accident plaintiffs to sue insurance companies directly. This was the single most important issue the industry wanted to see addressed by lawmakers. Now, with the passage of …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 30, 2025

A recent federal court decision favoring Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in a pipe burst claim1 left me thinking about two lessons. First, this case strongly reminds policyholders to be aware of time limits in their insurance policies and take action as soon as they believe their claim is not being handled fairly.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

When a hurricane damages your home, you expect your insurance company to play fair. But what happens when insurers undervalue claims, drag out disputes, and then hide behind new laws to avoid accountability? Scottsdale Insurance Companya case that delivered a crucial victory for policyholders in Florida.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company , the U.S. Court of Appeals reviewed a summary judgment ruling in favor of co-defendant West American Insurance Company (“West American”), issued by the U.S. In J&S Welding, Inc. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 13, 2025

The State of Texas on Monday filed a lawsuit against Allstate, alleging the insurance company illegally collects driver data through secretly embedded software in mobile apps and then uses the data to justify raising Texans’ insurance rates. Texas Attorney General …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 10, 2025

AM Best has assigned Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) to Previsor Insurance Company (Centennial, Colo., MEM Protect Insurance Company, MEM Shield Insurance Company and MEM Secure Insurance Company.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 19, 2025

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Getting appointed means that you can sell their insurance products to your clients and earn commissions. It also gives you access to more options and better rates, which can …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 31, 2024

AM Best revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of Stonetrust Commercial Insurance Company and Stonetrust Premier Casualty Insurance Company. Stonetrust is …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 2, 2024

AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington. AM Best said the negative outlooks …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 9, 2025

states are bragging about the growing number of captive insurers domiciled there and are making changes to attract more captives Alabama regulators have declared a temporary moratorium on those types of insurance companies. Just as several other U.S.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Hawaii Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company Inc. The company credits HEMIC’s steady growth and policyholder … is giving policyholders the largest dividend in the workers’ compensation carrier’s history.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Preliminary data show insurance companies have paid out more than $4 billion for losses from the biggest two of the Los Angeles-area wildfires that swept through the region and destroyed tens of thousands of homes earlier this month. This week …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 6, 2025

It ensures that insurance companies fulfill their obligations promptly and fairly. The concept of vexatious refusal to pay is a critical safeguard for Missouri policyholders.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

the Jacksonville, Florida-based specialty insurer and subsidiary of Tiptree Inc., announced it has received regulatory approval to launch a UK subsidiary, called Fortegra Insurance Company UK. The Fortegra Group Inc., The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) granted Fortegra UK the license, …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A-(Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of IMT Insurance Company and its affiliate, Wadena Insurance Company. These companies are domiciled in …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

California homeowners could be required to pay a surcharge if the state’s insurer of last resort is unable to cover losses from a catastrophic wildfire. The California Department of Insurance sent a bulletin to insurance companies this week outlining how …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Summit, a regional provider of workers’ compensation insurance services, announced the expansion of its coverage into Illinois.

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