Industry Professionals

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

Nov 09, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Public Adjusters Should Take the Time to Respectfully Address and Respond to the New Proposed Ethical Rule in Florida This Week

Nov 04, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Parametric Hurricane Insurance

Nov 02, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Insurance Agents Get a Free Pass for Negligence with NFIP Policies: Federal Courts Create an Alice in Wonderland Defense

Oct 30, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Reflections on an Insurance Regulatory Workshop Regarding Ethical Rules of Adjustment

Oct 29, 2024 By Chip Merlin

One Example of How Florida’s Politicians Harmed Florida Policyholders By Passing Insurance Lobby Laws

Oct 28, 2024 By Chip Merlin

When Life Gives You Lemonade, They Give You No Coverage for Cryptocurrency

Oct 26, 2024 By Chip Merlin

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