Chip Merlin

What Does “The Work of Adjusting Insurance Claims Engages the Public Trust” Mean?

Mar 06, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Business Interruption—Can a New Business Collect for Lost Profits or Are They Too Speculative?

Mar 05, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Business Interruption Loss Calculation Guidelines—Considerations of Anticipated Business Versus Rigid Adherence to Past Performance

Mar 04, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Business Interruption—What Is Speculative Versus Estimated Lost Profits?

Mar 03, 2024 By Chip Merlin

The State Farm Water Initiative—Water Restoration and Mitigation Companies, Public Adjusters, and Policyholders Find Out How State Farm Got Tough on Water Losses

Feb 29, 2024 By Chip Merlin

The Insurance Lobby—The Persistently Powerful Foe

Feb 28, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Will a Computer Be Making Claim Decisions on Your Loss? AI Will Be a Dominate Factor in the Future of Claims Handling

Feb 27, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Public Adjusters Should Routinely Double Check Contracts for Compliance and Avoid Fines or Class Action Lawsuits

Feb 26, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Insurance Agent Negligence—What Are the Rules and Duties of Insurance Agents in Michigan?

Feb 25, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Why Do We Allow Arbitrary Deadlines to Repair or Replace? New Mexico Puts an End to the Practice

Feb 23, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Supreme Court Upholds Choice of Law Provision in Maritime Insurance Contract

Feb 22, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Electrical Arcing Versus Fire Damage Claims—What is Covered and Why Equipment Breakdown Coverage Should Be Sold With Every Commercial Policy

Feb 21, 2024 By Chip Merlin