Chip Merlin

Good Faith is a Two-Way Street in First-Party Claims

Mar 11, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Claims Adjusters Should State and Provide the Reasons and Evidence for Partial or Entire Claim Denial

Mar 10, 2024 By Chip Merlin

What Makes an Appraiser Disqualified in California? Attend the IAUA Appraisal Conference in Marina del Rey

Mar 08, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Understanding the NAIC—Is the NAIC a Trade Organization for the Insurance Industry?

Mar 07, 2024 By 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