Appraisers

State Farm Wins Texas Worn-Out Roof Damage Case: Lesson About Texas Hail Damage Cases, Expert Testimony, and the Very Unique Texas Concurrent Causation Rule

Nov 30, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Appraisal Award Vacated Due to Appraiser’s “Flat Fee” Schedule that Functions as a Prohibited Contingency Fee

Nov 27, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Let’s Play “Guess the Umpire!”

Nov 22, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Hurricane Appraisal Gone Wrong: Umpire’s Contingent Fee Structure Leads to Vacated Award and Lawsuit

Nov 09, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Can an Appraisal Panel Determine the Period of Restoration for a Business Interruption Dispute? Does the Panel Have to State the Period of Restoration In the Appraisal Award?

Sep 09, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Insurance Appraisals and Umpire Appointments Texas Style

Aug 31, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Is It Proper or Ethical to Race to Get an Umpire Appointed Without Informing the Other Party?

Aug 20, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Maryland’s Treatment of Appraisal and Questions About the Federal Arbitration Act Preemption of State Appraisal Law

Aug 19, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Appraisal Orders Setting Criteria to be an Appraiser, Procedure for Determining Umpire, Discovery During Appraisal, and Details of the Appraisal Award

Aug 08, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Can Appraisal Be Demanded If Only Estimates Rather Than Invoices Indicate a Dispute in the Amount of Loss?

Aug 01, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Florida Insurance Appraisers and Umpires Cannot Miss the Chance to Attend the IAUA Conference in Ft. Lauderdale Next Week – Are Florida Appraisals Governed Under Arbitration Rules? Can An Insured Appraiser Charge 1%? What Does Florida Require About Detailed Awards?

Jul 31, 2024 By Chip Merlin

How Long Can a Party Wait to Invoke Appraisal? Can the Right to Appraisal Be Waived?

Jul 14, 2024 By Chip Merlin