Industry Professionals

The Ongoing Issue of Field Adjuster Independence: Why Xactimate and Florida’s Emergency Rule are at Odds with Policyholders’ Interests

Oct 25, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Florida’s Emergency Ethical Rule Conflicts with Xactimate’s License Agreement – Another Example of Insurance Industry Control in Florida

Oct 24, 2024 By Chip Merlin

The Façade of Consumer Protection: How Florida’s Political Leadership Continues to Favor Insurance Companies Over Policyholders — Are Florida’s Politicians in Bed with the Insurance Industry?

Oct 23, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Lessons For Expert Damage Estimators From Kermith Sonnier’s Back-To-Life Legal Highlight

Oct 21, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Church Mutual Prevails in Latest Hurricane Laura Bad Faith Case: Key Differences and Lessons Learned

Oct 20, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Church Mutual’s Claims Practices Under Scrutiny: Lessons from the First Baptist Church of Iowa Case

Oct 19, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Supporting the American Policyholder Association With Time and Money Is an Obligation If You Are a True Policyholder Advocate

Oct 17, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Roofing Contractor Challenges Iowa’s Public Adjusting Laws on Constitutional Grounds

Oct 12, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Controlling Your Relief: Key Forms for Flood Recovery After Hurricane Helene

Oct 04, 2024 By Yanet Cordova Quintero

Navigating Flood Insurance Claims from Hurricane Helene

Sep 28, 2024 By Ashley Harris

Are Insurers Using “New Construction” Xactimate Settings Wrongfully Underpaying Claims?

Sep 11, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Order and Bind Insurance Before the Loss—Commercial Policy Covers Water Damage Under Drain Backup Endorsement

Sep 03, 2024 By Chip Merlin