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Vacating Appraisal Awards in New York

In a recent case,1 the New York Appellate Division refused to vacate an appraisal award unfavorable to an insurer because,.. Read More

What is a Competent Umpire for a Property Insurance Appraisal?

The Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association held a training session in Orlando today. The session was led by Robert Norton.,.. Read More

Jean Niven Was a Champion for Policyholders, Beloved by Many For Her Unselfish Help and Optimism, and My Dear Friend

Jeff Boyles, a fantastic lawyer who has represented Merlin Law Group as its Copyright and Trademark attorney, is the son,.. Read More

The Standard of Care Owed by Insurance Agents in the District Of Columbia

Everyone who has been to law school learns about Negligence and the reasonable person standard. This standard is “what a,.. Read More

Late Filed Proof of Loss Does Delay Result in Denial?

After having suffered a dish washer leak to their home, policyholders submitted a claim to their insurance company. The insurance,.. Read More

Court Orders Parties to Appraisal Even Though Neither Party Requested It

In August of 2018, an explosion and fire severely damaged the insured’s bar, restaurant and bowling alley.1 Auto-Owners Insurance Company,.. Read More

What Do I Need to Know About My Boatowners Insurance Policy?

A few recent events prompted me to write about boat insurance policies, and what you should know if you are,.. Read More

No Vacancy! Is a Good Thing When It Comes to Coverage for Your Property

Vacancy or occupancy provision in insurance policies are often not recognized by insureds until they incur some sort of loss,.. Read More

Adjusters and Public Adjusters Have Ethical Rules to FollowInsurance Company Adjusters Should Not Suggest Policyholders Refrain from Retaining Attorneys or Public Adjusters

Most states have ethical regulations for all adjusters to follow. Florida’s ethical regulation starts off with this preamble which is,.. Read More

Good Faith is What Insurance Claims Service Is All AboutTuesday @2 With Chip Talks About the Good Faith Claims Handling Standard

How Shifting Language Away from “Bad Faith” and Towards “Good Faith” Could Benefit Policyholders, is a post that should be,.. Read More

In the Course of Construction and Ambiguous Builders Risk Policy Provisions

Most commercial property owners pay hefty premiums in return for commercial property insurance, often times in the form of an,.. Read More

Hail Damage Attorney Suffers Hail DamageLearn From a Hail Damage Expert on Tuesday @2 With Chip Merlin and Drew Houghton

Drew Houghton made his wife and dogs stay in the inner bathroom of his Oklahoma City home last week as,.. Read More