Citizens ask for time limit on claim disputes
Facing criticism for thousands of 2004 and 2005 hurricane claims still open, Citizens Property Insurance seeks to rein in the lawyers and freelance adjusters it alleges are whipping up disputes in order to pocket large fees. Chip Merlin, of the Merlin Law Group, warned against limiting the rights of homeowners to contend with what he said are ''statistical issues'' at the state's largest property insurer. Read more... Is this part of Citizen's ongoing effort to improve policyholder and applicant services?
