Appraisal

What Do Judges Consider When Selecting Umpires? Proximity Is a Factor

May 04, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Why Did a Judge Select the Policyholder’s Umpire Over State Farm’s Nominees?

May 03, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Hail No! Why Nationwide Didn’t Owe More in Bigfoot’s Roof Claim

Apr 25, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Read the New Appraisal Law and Weep — Appraisal Rules Are Trending to Become Statutory

Apr 22, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Is it Appraisal, or Is It Arbitration? Can Appraisal be Appraisal and Arbitration at the Same Time?

Mar 31, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Pick an Umpire from the Other Party’s List

Feb 21, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Keeping Up with New Appraisal Procedures and Law? Don’t Miss the IAUA Conference February 19-20

Feb 05, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Are Appraisals Adjustments? What Exactly is AUP Adjusting?

Jan 03, 2025 By Chip Merlin

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

Appraisal Whiplash: Court Rules You Can’t Back Out Once You’re In

Nov 16, 2024 By Chip Merlin