Florida is the only state to address and provide a statutory definition for a “re-opened claim” or a “supplemental claim.” Florida’s law is not a consumer protection law. Instead, it is an insurance company protection law. The current edition of Florida’s Supplemental
As Merlin attorney Jonathan Bukowski previously discussed, the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA) sets forth specific minimum insurance requirements for common interest communities, such as condominiums and homeowners associations (HOAs). These requirements are designed to ensure that common elements
Of the 39 million potential insureds making up California’s population, over 14 million – or over 35% – live in homeowners association communities. Therefore, understanding whether their property damage claims fall under their individual or association insurance policies is essential
Deductible buy-down insurance, also referred to as buyback deductible insurance, is designed to reduce the deductible that an insured party would have to pay in the event of a claim. It operates on a simple principle: by purchasing a deductible
“Insurance breakage” mirrors the concept of breakage in the retail sector. In retail, breakage refers to the revenue gained from unredeemed gift cards or prepaid services. Essentially, customers pay upfront for a service or product they never use, and the
Nobody can remember all the stuff they have accumulated and discarded during their lifetime. When a total fire loss happens, and there is nothing left other than charred remains and memories, many insurance companies add to the emotional trauma by not
Well, folks, another hurricane season in Florida has come and gone, leaving us with nothing but a collective sigh of relief and the looming specter of potential disaster. In the spirit of commemorating the official end of hurricane season, I
Insurance company attorneys can be tricky because they try to “set up” defenses in the investigation of a claim and then claim non-cooperation or fraud if the requests are not fully responded to. It is almost as if the insurance defense
I recently shared a post titled “Public Adjusters Need To Raise The Bar For Admission If They Want To Be Seen As Professionals,” which sparked a lively and insightful discussion. I’m truly grateful for all the engaging responses
Brian Goodman is the General Counsel for the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA.) At the First Party Claims Conference, he and Steve Badger debated on a number of topics. One topic concerned the professionalism of public adjusters and