Insurance, Policyholder and Property Insurance

Supporting the American Policyholder Association With Time and Money Is an Obligation If You Are a True Policyholder Advocate

Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The American Policyholder Association (APA) has emerged as a powerful force in the fight against insurance fraud, with recent achievements highlighting the critical importance of its work.

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CBS 60 Minutes to Run Story Regarding Altered Insurance Estimates Resulting in Fraudulent Underpayments to Policyholders

Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The American Policyholders Association (APA) has reported that CBS 60 Minutes is running a story this Sunday evening about altered estimates by claims managers, which result in underpayments to policyholders.

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Hurricane Helene and Milton Survivors Navigating Insurance Claims and Recovery: United Policyholders’ Roadmap to Recovery Program Offers Crucial Support

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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Policyholders Beware of Whom You Hire Regarding Your National Flood Insurance Claim

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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Inflation Guard Endorsements: A Possible Double-Edged Sword for Property Insurance Coverage

Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A recent court decision highlights why policyholders need to understand both the benefits and limitations of Inflation Guard Endorsements in their property insurance policies. While these endorsements aim to protect against underinsurance, they may not provide the complete protection many assume they do.

Tennessee DCI Returns $9.5M to Policyholders in Mediated Claims Disputes

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance so far this year has secured more than $9.5 million for policyholders whose insurance claims had been denied, the department announced this week. The payments, mostly from property insurers, are the result of …

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Michigan Takes a Stand: New Bulletin Prohibits Depreciation of Labor Costs in Property Insurance Claims

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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Amy Bach and United Policyholders Raise Issues About Insurance Executives Insurance Taking Monies Through Excessive Payouts

Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Amy Bach‘s recent LinkedIn post yesterday highlighting concerns about excessive compensation in the insurance industry has struck a chord with many policyholders and consumer advocates. Bach raised these issues in a panel discussion at the American Academy of Actuaries.

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One Example of How Florida’s Politicians Harmed Florida Policyholders By Passing Insurance Lobby Laws

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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Florida’s Property Insurance Market Is Worse Than Reported—Shrinkflation Explains Why

Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 6, 2024

Florida’s property insurance market is facing unprecedented challenges, leaving policyholders with inadequate coverage at significantly higher rates. The term “shrinkflation,” commonly associated with consumer goods, is now being used to describe a troubling trend in the insurance industry.

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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?

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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What Are the Duties of An Insurance Agent to the Policyholder—A Michigan Case Example

Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The duties of an insurance agent to the policyholder will differ depending on state law. Yesterday’s post about a Michigan coverage case, Order and Bind Insurance Before the Loss—Commercial Policy Covers Water Damage Under Drain Backup Endorsement, noted that there was also an issue with insurance agent negligence.

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Insurance Company Prevails in Hail Damage Claim Dispute—Policyholders Need to Hire Experts Right Away and Provide Access to Information

Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A recent federal court ruling in Missouri highlights the critical importance of admissible expert testimony in property insurance disputes.

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Is the Address Correct on the Property Insurance Policy?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In my basic course about property insurance coverage to public adjusters, and as a standard issue regarding case intake at Merlin Law Group, I first emphasize to always make certain the named insureds and clients have a right to bring the claims. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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The Ongoing Issue of Field Adjuster Independence: Why Xactimate and Florida’s Emergency Rule are at Odds with Policyholders’ Interests

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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Appraiser Qualifications and Bad Faith Suits Against Policyholders in California—Chubb’s Attempt to Vacate Huge Glass Fire Appraisal Award Largely Fails

Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In a significant victory for policyholders, a federal magistrate in Northern California recently rejected most of Federal Insurance Company’s (aka Chubb) attempts to vacate a substantial appraisal award in a Glass Fire case. The case, Pollock v.

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What Is an “Other Insurance” Clause and Why Do They Exist In Property Insurance Policies?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 28, 2024

An “other insurance” clause is a provision found in property insurance policies that establishes how a loss is to be apportioned among insurers when more than one policy covers the same loss. The original purpose of an “other insurance” clause is debatable.

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‘Board Certified’ Could Soon be an Advertising Thing for Florida Insurance Lawyers

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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Thoughts About Property Insurance at the FAPIA Fall Conference

Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 7, 2024

I am in Miami at the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA) Fall conference and … The post Thoughts About Property Insurance at the FAPIA Fall Conference appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog. Hurricane Milton is on the way to Tampa or somewhere close by.

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Policyholders, Public Adjusters, and Contractors Beware! Marshall Fire Claims Set to Expire on December 30, 2024 – What You Need to Know Now

Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Sadly, almost three years after the Marshall Fire caused … The post Policyholders, Public Adjusters, and Contractors Beware! Marshall Fire Claims Set to Expire on December 30, 2024 – What You Need to Know Now appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Florida Property Insurance Rates and Premiums Are Going Up Even More: All United States Property Insurance Premiums Are Rising

Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 20, 2024

Citizens Property Insurance rates are going up. An article in the Miami Times, Citizens Looks to Hike Insurance Rates 14%, explains one reason why the rates are rising even more: The insurer of last resort in Florida isn’t meant to be competitive.

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Hurricane Helene National Flood Insurance Claims—What to Expect

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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“I Was Droned!” California Policyholders Are Being Monitored Regarding Their Loss Risk Exposure and Loss Mitigation Attempts

Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

When I am finished beating up or getting beaten upon by various insurance company attorneys all over the country, I love to compete and beat up or get beaten upon by the best sailboat racers. I love true competition, and it is one reason why I love being the type of attorney that I am … The post “I Was Droned!”

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A Frank Discussion About Florida’s Insurance Crisis, Including Admissions About Why Current Claims Statistics Do Not Indicate the Sky Is Falling

Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The truth about Florida’s property insurance market requires honest discussion, even when it means acknowledging valid points from all sides. However, this candor only reinforces the troubling reality facing Florida’s policyholders.

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Insurance Company’s Two-Year Claims Handling Waives Proof of Loss Requirement

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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California Insurance Commissioner Orders Insurance Preserved for 46K Residents Following Fire

Insurance Journal

JULY 11, 2024

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today ordered insurers to preserve residential property insurance coverage for roughly 46,000 policyholders affected by the Thompson Fire in Butte County. The move follows an emergency declaration over the fire from Gov. Gavin Newsom on …

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Parametric Hurricane Insurance

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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Insurance Agents Get a Free Pass for Negligence with NFIP Policies: Federal Courts Create an Alice in Wonderland Defense

Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Federal courts are creating an almost impossible barrier for policyholders trying to hold their insurance agents accountable for negligence involving National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies.

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The Future of Homeowners and Property Insurance: Navigating AI, Surveillance, and Regulatory Challenges

Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 17, 2024

The homeowners property insurance landscape is shifting rapidly, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and surveillance technology.

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Proof of Loss Requirements: A 222-Year-Old Case Still Relevant for Modern Insurance Claims

Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

United Insurance Company 1 offers timeless guidance on the distinction between preliminary “proof of loss” requirements and “proof” evidence required at trial. This distinction remains critically important for today’s insurance practitioners and policyholders alike. The 1802 New York Supreme Court case of Lenox v.

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Should Citizens Do More to Assist With Coming Flood Claims in Florida? Can it?

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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Why Are Policyholders So Frequently Underinsured in the Event of a Total Loss? What Can Fix the Underinsurance Problem?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 5, 2024

In recent years, Professor Klein’s research has focused on how issues of available, adequate, and affordable homeowner insurance are exposed and exacerbated by natural disasters and what can be done to address these problems. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog. What Can Fix the Underinsurance Problem?

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Hurricane Helene National Flood Insurance Proofs of Loss Deadline Extended for 120 Days From 60 Days

Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Here is the language granting the extension: To allow enough time for policyholders to evaluate their losses, … The post Hurricane Helene National Flood Insurance Proofs of Loss Deadline Extended for 120 Days From 60 Days appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Appraisal Whiplash: Court Rules You Can’t Back Out Once You’re In

Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Liberty Insurance Corporation serves as a stark reminder that invoking appraisal may be a one-way street with no turning off or around allowed. 1 The case offers important lessons for policyholders, insurers, and their representatives about the binding nature of appraisal provisions once triggered.

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Florida Insurance Department Receives Strong Responses to Emergency Estimating Rule – A Call for Common Sense Changes

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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Hurricane Helene Insurance Delays or Underpayment in Florida? File a Complaint with the Department of Financial Services

Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Florida policyholders should report any delays, underpayments, or complaints regarding an insurance company to the Florida Department of Financial Services. File a Complaint with the Department of Financial Services appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Policy Assignment Provisions: What They Are and When Insurers Have to Consent

Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 18, 2024

Many policyholders forget that their insurance policy is a contract and is subject, with exceptions, to the usual laws of contract. An issue that frequently arises is whether the named insured is able to assign insurance proceeds under the policy to another.

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Florida’s Insurance Company Fraud Investigations: A Crisis of Public Trust (With a Side of Absurdity)

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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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

Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 19, 2024

That is exactly what the insurance industry has accomplished in Florida with recent changes in law.

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Understanding Consumer Education and Property Insurance

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.

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Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Claims and Elevated Building Issues? Refer to the Visual Flood Adjusters Use

Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 6, 2024

National flood insurance is unlike any other insurance. 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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National Flood Lessons: Strict Enforcement of Deadlines Dooms Policyholder’s Flood Claim—A Reopened Claim Does Not Stop the Ticking Time Bomb

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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Navigating Hurricane Helene and Milton NFIP Claims: Documenting Repairs and Understanding Prior Damage Requirements

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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Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Property Insurance

Protect Commercial Insurance

OCTOBER 4, 2024

But what does this mean for property owners and their insurance needs? As interest rates creep up, they can have a surprising ripple effect on property insurance costs. Recent years, however, have seen gradual rises, sparking concerns in many sectors, including real estate and insurance.

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Supporting the American Policyholder Association With Time and Money Is an Obligation If You Are a True Policyholder Advocate

CBS 60 Minutes to Run Story Regarding Altered Insurance Estimates Resulting in Fraudulent Underpayments to Policyholders

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Hurricane Helene and Milton Survivors Navigating Insurance Claims and Recovery: United Policyholders’ Roadmap to Recovery Program Offers Crucial Support

Policyholders Beware of Whom You Hire Regarding Your National Flood Insurance Claim

Inflation Guard Endorsements: A Possible Double-Edged Sword for Property Insurance Coverage

Tennessee DCI Returns $9.5M to Policyholders in Mediated Claims Disputes

Michigan Takes a Stand: New Bulletin Prohibits Depreciation of Labor Costs in Property Insurance Claims

Amy Bach and United Policyholders Raise Issues About Insurance Executives Insurance Taking Monies Through Excessive Payouts

One Example of How Florida’s Politicians Harmed Florida Policyholders By Passing Insurance Lobby Laws

Florida’s Property Insurance Market Is Worse Than Reported—Shrinkflation Explains Why

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?

What Are the Duties of An Insurance Agent to the Policyholder—A Michigan Case Example

Insurance Company Prevails in Hail Damage Claim Dispute—Policyholders Need to Hire Experts Right Away and Provide Access to Information

Is the Address Correct on the Property Insurance Policy?

The Ongoing Issue of Field Adjuster Independence: Why Xactimate and Florida’s Emergency Rule are at Odds with Policyholders’ Interests

Appraiser Qualifications and Bad Faith Suits Against Policyholders in California—Chubb’s Attempt to Vacate Huge Glass Fire Appraisal Award Largely Fails

What Is an “Other Insurance” Clause and Why Do They Exist In Property Insurance Policies?

‘Board Certified’ Could Soon be an Advertising Thing for Florida Insurance Lawyers

Thoughts About Property Insurance at the FAPIA Fall Conference

Policyholders, Public Adjusters, and Contractors Beware! Marshall Fire Claims Set to Expire on December 30, 2024 – What You Need to Know Now

Florida Property Insurance Rates and Premiums Are Going Up Even More: All United States Property Insurance Premiums Are Rising

Hurricane Helene National Flood Insurance Claims—What to Expect

“I Was Droned!” California Policyholders Are Being Monitored Regarding Their Loss Risk Exposure and Loss Mitigation Attempts

A Frank Discussion About Florida’s Insurance Crisis, Including Admissions About Why Current Claims Statistics Do Not Indicate the Sky Is Falling

Insurance Company’s Two-Year Claims Handling Waives Proof of Loss Requirement

California Insurance Commissioner Orders Insurance Preserved for 46K Residents Following Fire

Parametric Hurricane Insurance

Insurance Agents Get a Free Pass for Negligence with NFIP Policies: Federal Courts Create an Alice in Wonderland Defense

The Future of Homeowners and Property Insurance: Navigating AI, Surveillance, and Regulatory Challenges

Proof of Loss Requirements: A 222-Year-Old Case Still Relevant for Modern Insurance Claims

Should Citizens Do More to Assist With Coming Flood Claims in Florida? Can it?

Why Are Policyholders So Frequently Underinsured in the Event of a Total Loss? What Can Fix the Underinsurance Problem?

Hurricane Helene National Flood Insurance Proofs of Loss Deadline Extended for 120 Days From 60 Days

Appraisal Whiplash: Court Rules You Can’t Back Out Once You’re In

Florida Insurance Department Receives Strong Responses to Emergency Estimating Rule – A Call for Common Sense Changes

Hurricane Helene Insurance Delays or Underpayment in Florida? File a Complaint with the Department of Financial Services

Insurance Policy Assignment Provisions: What They Are and When Insurers Have to Consent

Florida’s Insurance Company Fraud Investigations: A Crisis of Public Trust (With a Side of Absurdity)

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

Understanding Consumer Education and Property Insurance

Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Claims and Elevated Building Issues? Refer to the Visual Flood Adjusters Use

National Flood Lessons: Strict Enforcement of Deadlines Dooms Policyholder’s Flood Claim—A Reopened Claim Does Not Stop the Ticking Time Bomb

Navigating Hurricane Helene and Milton NFIP Claims: Documenting Repairs and Understanding Prior Damage Requirements

Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Property Insurance

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