The Property Loss Appraisal Network (P.L.A.N.) is holding its appraisal and umpire and certification course in Denver. It was a pleasure for me to speak at this event.
Case, statutory, and regulatory law changes. Insurance policies change language. Property insurance law is always in a state of flux. A fairly recent example is an Ohio case discussing sewage backup and overflow which found for a policyholder but was
Mike Duffy sent me the jury verdict questionnaire form early yesterday morning. He and Christina Phillips were in a trial representing a condominium association in Wisconsin. After I read it, I asked how we could win because the questions seemed
A recent case1 shows that every technical step regarding proof of loss requirements in the flood claims process has to be followed, even if the steps are meaningless. Federal law regarding flood claims is draconian. It is the worst law
Roofing damage claims are the most common and contentious adjustment experiences. This video went viral. From speaking with many restoration contractors and public adjusters, the events of this video are unfortunately repeated more often than not.
A motion for summary judgment motion1 caught my attention because the argument is that wind driven rain and water damage occurring for many years is covered by a condominium’s insurance policy. The case is pending in Washington federal court and
The California Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (CAPIA) is hosting a two-day conference on August 24 and 25. The details are as follows:
If you want to win a bad faith case, you better hire attorneys that are contenders and not pretenders. Bad faith cases are not easy, and the term is overused by those ignorant on the topic. Larry Bache told me
The proper and ethical role of an insurance appraiser and umpire has been on my mind as I prepare my presentation for next week’s P.L.A.N. Appraiser & Umpire Certification Conference in Denver, Colorado. I am certain everybody reading this post
How often do insurance companies shop for a new opinion looking for a way to deny coverage of a large loss? This was the situation in a recent trial which resulted in the insurer being liable for $44 million.