In my meetings and times with Scott and Jan deLuise, it’s clear that they make quite the dynamic duo. While Jan tends to stay more in the background, Scott consistently uses the pronoun “we” when discussing his life and
About half of Washington’s 42.6 million land acres are forested. Nearly 37% are on privately owned land. Many urban areas are heavily forested or near forests. For example, Seward Park in eastern Seattle contains the 120-acre Magnificent Forest. An hour
Why is it increasingly rare to encounter seasoned property insurance field adjusters equipped with the full authority to settle claims? Reflecting on my 40-year journey in the insurance claims industry, I recall a time when businesses and individuals were served
Jen Silver owns a roofing business and is a business educator to restoration contractors and roofers. She asked whether Utah follows the efficient proximate causation rule for insurance policy interpretation after reading yesterday’s post, Mathew “One T” Mulholland Does a Great
The above picture was taken by “One T” while I was presenting my speech on “Would You Hire You?” I was congratulating him for becoming an excellent insurance educator for public adjusters. He humbly seemed surprised that I would single
Late filed proofs of loss are treated differently by state and federal law. Some are draconian, where a proof of loss filed one day late may void coverage, as noted in Attention Public Adjusters: Urgent Reminder on Upcoming Deadline for
Steve Badger sent me his amicus brief in an important appraisal case pending before the Texas Supreme Court. Just before finishing a blog on that brief and the case, I researched what others may be saying about the case. I then
Lately, it seems defense counsel is removing nearly every insurance case to federal court. They usually accomplish this by asserting diversity jurisdiction. For those who aren’t familiar, federal diversity jurisdiction refers to a legal principle that allows civil cases involving
The Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters is on the brink of celebrating its 30th Anniversary. A milestone that evokes a deep sense of nostalgia in me, as I was present at its inception, thanks to an invitation from Ray
Specialized and high-risk policies, like marine, aviation, and trucking, often contain requirements for qualifications and experience of the operator. These are often critical factors establishing coverage, which are raised after a loss occurs. These policies are not one-size-fits-all; they are
