Industry Professionals

Paul Butler Passes

Apr 16, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Why Do Judges Keep Demanding That Policyholders Understand the Insurance Contract?

Apr 11, 2026 By Chip Merlin

The New Wildfire Building Code Isn’t a Law, but It Impacts Your Policy

Apr 03, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Racing to the Bottom with Direct Inspection, Virtual Inspection, and Inspection-Only Claims Adjustment

Apr 02, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Commercial Vacancy Clause Defeated Coverage, While Tools Stayed, but the Business Didn’t

Mar 25, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Engineering Standards or Engineered Outcomes for Insurance Companies?

Mar 23, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Why Are They Called “Declarations” Pages? Because They Declare More Than Most Policyholders Realize

Mar 21, 2026 By Chip Merlin

State Farm Deserves Credit for Wildfire Risk Awareness

Mar 19, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Merlin Law Group to Share Practical Claims Education at Next Week’s Iowa Claims Conference

Mar 18, 2026 By Jonathan Bukowski

Washington’s Insurance Fraud Modernization Bill Raises an Important Question: Does It Apply to Everyone?

Feb 24, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Can Policyholders Rely Upon What Property Claims Adjusters Tell Them?

Feb 15, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Not Every “Flood” Is a Flood and Why the Source of the Water Matters

Feb 14, 2026 By Chip Merlin