Insurer, 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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The Rising Insurance Crisis: Advocating for Policyholders Beyond the Courtroom—Dr. Phil Primetime with Steven Bush

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 18, 2025

Millions of Americans have faced an escalating crisis with their homeowners insurance. The recent Dr. Phil Primetime episode, The Shocking Truth Behind Rising Insurance Rates, exposed the systemic issues driving this crisis, highlighting personal stories of loss and struggle.

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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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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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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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Is Allstate Taking Advantage of Policyholders?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 17, 2025

As a loyal policyholder, you expect your insurance provider to prioritize your safety, security, and trust. If the claims within the Texas lawsuit 1 are accurate, Allstate has been secretly collecting sensitive driver data … The post Is Allstate Taking Advantage of Policyholders?

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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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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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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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Policyholder Prevails in Bad Faith Lawsuit

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

in litigation know, a fundamental tenet of Louisiana Law is that [A]n insurer has a continuing duty of good faith and fair dealing which extends throughout the litigation period. As hurricane claims attorneys on both sides of the v.

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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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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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Policyholders and Public Adjusters Often Need to Hire Their Own Experts

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 5, 2025

I often hear this question when discussing a loss with a potential client or public adjuster: Chip, isnt it an all-risk insurance policy? This question is often in response to a question I asked them: What caused the loss?

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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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Policyholders and Public Adjusters Often Need to Hire Their Own Experts—Part Two

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

In yesterdays post, Policyholders and Public Adjusters Often Need to Hire Their Own Experts, the court found that the insurance policy did not provide coverage for the claimed damages for two primary reasons.1

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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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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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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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With Waters and Mandates Rising, HoneyQuote Adds Flood Insurance Price Tool

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 13, 2025

As more policyholders with Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance are statutorily required to purchase flood insurance, another insurance rate-quoting service has gotten in on the act. Officials with HoneyQuote.com announced Monday that the firm has started offering flood insurance quotes from …

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Florida Policyholders Are Upset with Stupid Denials of Claims

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Florida House Committee on Banking and Insurance seemed to have many constituents upset with delays and denials when I was testifying in front of them a month ago. The insurance representative tried to explain that many of the denials were because most policies do not cover flood.

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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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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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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 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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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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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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Thoughts From a Policyholder Attorney of 40 Years About the 2025 Windstorm Conference

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 29, 2025

I formally started a policyholder law firm 40 years ago today. It seems like yesterday, but the world of property insurance claims has changed significantly since 1985. I mentioned that during my presentation yesterday at the Windstorm Conference while explaining how my perspective has developed.

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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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Is State Farm Financially Struggling? A Deeper Look at Its Corporate Structure and Growing Losses—Should Policyholders Dump State Farm?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For decades, State Farm has been one of the most recognized and trusted insurance brands in the United States. A Deeper Look at Its Corporate Structure and Growing LossesShould Policyholders Dump State Farm? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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California Fire Insurance Claim Information—United Policyholders to the Rescue!

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 12, 2025

United Policyholders offers the best advice to policyholders about how to recover from the recent wildfires. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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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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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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Thoughts From a Policyholder Attorney of 40 Years About the 2025 Windstorm Conference

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 29, 2025

I formally started a policyholder law firm 40 years ago today. It seems like yesterday, but the world of property insurance claims has changed significantly since 1985. I mentioned that during my presentation yesterday at the Windstorm Conference while explaining how my perspective has developed.

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California Commissioner Orders Insurance Cancelation Moratorium for 185K Residents

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 8, 2024

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a one-year moratorium on insurance companies to preserve residential insurance coverage for more than 185,000 policyholders affected by the Park, Borel and Gold Complex fires. The moratorium shields those living within the perimeters or …

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Is State Farm Financially Struggling? A Deeper Look at Its Corporate Structure and Growing Losses—Should Policyholders Dump State Farm?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For decades, State Farm has been one of the most recognized and trusted insurance brands in the United States. A Deeper Look at Its Corporate Structure and Growing LossesShould Policyholders Dump State Farm? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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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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National Flood Proofs of Loss for Hurricanes Helene and Milton Extended to 180 Days

Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Jackson is the most senior executive of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP.) Jackson extended the deadline for policyholders to file their Hurricane Helene or Milton flood proofs of loss to 180 days.

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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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The Majority of Insurance Agents Do Not Read the Policies They Sell—Many Professionals in the Insurance Service Sector Fail to Read the Full Policy

Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Insurance policyholders do not read the insurance policies that are sold to them. The insurance contracts are not even provided to the policyholder until after the product is purchased.

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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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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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Florida Insurance Regulators Demand Fair Treatment for Policyholders

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

How do insurance claims work when your home has already been damaged once? A recent Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) Bulletin clarifies how insurers must handle claims for multiple hurricanes. But what happens when two hurricanes strike in the same season?

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

The Rising Insurance Crisis: Advocating for Policyholders Beyond the Courtroom—Dr. Phil Primetime with Steven Bush

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

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

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

Is Allstate Taking Advantage of Policyholders?

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

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

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

Policyholder Prevails in Bad Faith Lawsuit

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

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

Policyholders and Public Adjusters Often Need to Hire Their Own Experts

Is the Address Correct on the Property Insurance Policy?

Policyholders and Public Adjusters Often Need to Hire Their Own Experts—Part Two

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

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?

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

With Waters and Mandates Rising, HoneyQuote Adds Flood Insurance Price Tool

Florida Policyholders Are Upset with Stupid Denials of Claims

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thoughts From a Policyholder Attorney of 40 Years About the 2025 Windstorm Conference

Hurricane Helene National Flood Insurance Claims—What to Expect

Is State Farm Financially Struggling? A Deeper Look at Its Corporate Structure and Growing Losses—Should Policyholders Dump State Farm?

California Fire Insurance Claim Information—United Policyholders to the Rescue!

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

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

Thoughts From a Policyholder Attorney of 40 Years About the 2025 Windstorm Conference

California Commissioner Orders Insurance Cancelation Moratorium for 185K Residents

Is State Farm Financially Struggling? A Deeper Look at Its Corporate Structure and Growing Losses—Should Policyholders Dump State Farm?

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

National Flood Proofs of Loss for Hurricanes Helene and Milton Extended to 180 Days

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

The Majority of Insurance Agents Do Not Read the Policies They Sell—Many Professionals in the Insurance Service Sector Fail to Read the Full Policy

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

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

Florida Insurance Regulators Demand Fair Treatment for Policyholders

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

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

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