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
If Donald Trump can give out nicknames like candy on Halloween, then I officially declare Mathew Mulholland as “One T”! Now, for a dose of humor and knowledge combined, the Georgia Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (GAPIA) is hosting a
The law sometimes has some strange twists. Right now, if a Louisiana policyholder were to challenge Lloyds claims that arbitration was mandated and do so in a federal Louisiana court, the policyholder would lose. But, if Louisiana policyholder challenged the
Anita Taff has consistently impressed me with her tenacious spirit, which has enabled her to overcome challenges and achieve remarkable, yet humble, success.
It’s astonishing how swiftly 30 years can pass, seemingly in the blink of an eye. I have intimate knowledge of the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA) history because I was approached to assist in its formation. Ray Altieri,
Insurance company adjusters and claims executives often receive bonus compensation. Ten years ago, we discussed this in a post, Carrier Bonus / Incentive Plans: Dynamite Discovery Decisions, where we observed:
A Texas law firm that opened Louisiana offices and paid a third party to sign up cases was found guilty of having obtained clients via illegal case running. The law firm paid a legal advertising company, Velawcity, $3000 to $3500
Shelby LeBlanc flew from Texas to attend our Hurricane Ian seminar for public insurance adjusters in Fort Myers. She appealed to my ego by saying in front of the group, “I have stalked you all the way to Las Vegas
Insurance customers buy insurance from agents to obtain the best coverage at the best price. A recent article in the July 2023 Rough Notes, The Fine Art of Contract Analysis, shockingly noted the current plague of policies being written
The title of this post is a question often asked by policyholders. The practical answer in most states is that one should never expect to successfully appeal a decision by an appraisal panel. If you get a poor award from
