Appraisal

Appraiser Qualifications and Bad Faith Suits Against Policyholders in California—Chubb’s Attempt to Vacate Huge Glass Fire Appraisal Award Largely Fails

Nov 12, 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

Timely Payment of an Appraisal Award Does Not Mean the Claim Was Handled in Good Faith

Sep 23, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Appraising Facts Regarding Business Income Loss Much More Efficiently Than Litigating and Then Appraising Business Interruption Losses

Sep 10, 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

Preserving and Presenting Personal Property Evidence Before and After Demands For Appraisal—How Nationwide Licked a Texas Attorney

Aug 27, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Are Umpires in an Insurance Appraisal Immune from Being Sued?

Aug 24, 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

Understanding the Appraisal Process: Ensuring Compliance with Post-Loss Obligations

Aug 11, 2024 By Steven Bush and Dalli Seyb

Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace—How Appraisals Are Like Weddings

Aug 10, 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