Chip Merlin

Texas Bad Faith Law Lets the Claims File Grade Its Own Exam

Jul 06, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Oklahoma Court Invites More Outcome-Oriented Insurance Investigations

Jul 05, 2026 By Chip Merlin

The Fireworks We Love and the Fires We Should Never Forget

Jul 04, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Is an Ensuing Loss Really Required to Be Unforeseeable?

Jul 03, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Another Important Turn in the Ricky McGraw Litigation

Jul 02, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Is Replacement Cost Insurance a Betterment Policy or a Policy of Indemnity?

Jul 02, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Cannot Unring the Appraisal Bell in Louisiana

Jun 30, 2026 By Chip Merlin

SRCC and Political Violence Insurance: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Civil Unrest Strikes

Jun 29, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Riot, Civil Commotion, and Political Violence Insurance: What Building Managers Must Know Before the Loss

Jun 28, 2026 By Chip Merlin

The Problem Claim: Joel Gumbiner’s NAPIA Checklist Every Claims Professional Should Study

Jun 27, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Did State Farm Win the Battle but Lose the Advantage in the Oklahoma Hail Claims War?

Jun 26, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Claims Ethics Is Not a Slogan: Staff the Claims Department or Stop Selling Peace of Mind

Jun 25, 2026 By Chip Merlin