Topic
Hurricanes
471 published works
The Policyholder Perspective
Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole: Answering questions policyholders frequently ask (or should ask) to ensure maximum recovery
By Jessica E. Gopiao, Matthew B. Weaver
At $40-70 billion in estimated insured losses, Hurricane Ian is the nation’s second most expensive natural disaster for the insurance industry. Less than two months later, Hurricane Nicole made landfall…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Florida Bar Acts Against Wrongful Solicitation—Claimants Should Hire Reputable Attorneys With Credentials
By Chip Merlin
The Florida Bar has taken a very proactive stance regarding wrongful solicitation of Hurricane Ian and Nicole policyholders. The Florida Bar filed an emergency Petition today for suspension of a…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Back-to-Back Years of Major Hurricanes Quickly Changed Louisiana’s Property Insurance Marketplace
The Louisiana Property and Casualty Insurance Commission is a panel created by statute and made up of members from various backgrounds representing government, consumers, and members of the insurance industry.…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Additional Living Expense Coverage and the Period of Restoration Following Hurricane Ian
By Chip Merlin
Additional living expense (ALE) coverage is extraordinarily valuable to victims of Hurricane Ian. These benefits are often overlooked because insurance policies do not provide examples of common living expenses. United…
Napoli Shkolnik Blog
How Does Hurricane Damage Affect the Environment?
By Shivam Singh
In late September and early October 2022, Hurricane Ian smashed through Florida and several other states. Although it caused more than $50 billion in short-term Hurricane damage, the storm had…
Justice Pays
If Hurricane Ian Has You Staying In A Motorhome – Watch Out For This Recall
It's no secret that Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on the southwest and central Florida. The storm dumped loads of rain on areas and caused flooding from both storm surge and…
Health Care Law Today
Hurricane Ian: Public Assistance Funding Extended for Certain Health Care Facilities in Florida
By Lawrence W. Vernaglia, Megan Chester
Health care facilities and certain other nonprofits have new opportunities for Federal public assistance funds, but they must act quickly. On October 4, 2022, President Biden amended the Hurricane Ian…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Hurricane Roof Damage? How Does a Policyholder Know?
By Chip Merlin
Most people never get on their roof after a hurricane. For many, they cannot physically do so, and it would be dangerous for them to attempt to climb up and…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Roof Damage From Hurricane Ian? Understand Florida’s New Roofing Law
By Chip Merlin
Florida’s 25% roofing rule is gone. The insurance lobby convinced Florida legislators to stop following good roofing construction practices this past summer. The newly passed legislation in Florida’s special session…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
What Should a Policyholder Expect From a Hurricane Property Insurance Adjuster?
By Chip Merlin
Most policyholders have never been educated about what their property insurance adjuster is supposed to do following a hurricane loss. Most policyholders never read their insurance policy before the hurricane.…