Notice of Loss

The New “Notice” Trap: Better Ring a Bell for Every Coverage You Might Claim

Apr 09, 2025 By Chip Merlin

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

Oct 28, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Policyholders and Public Adjusters Beware of Claims Notice Deadlines! Florida Supplemental and Reopened Claims Statute Causes Potential Claims Denials For Otherwise Covered Claims

Apr 15, 2024 By Chip Merlin

The Doom and Gloom Assumes a Costume of Plume—The Insurance Industry Needs to Stop Being So Negative and Watch Out for Its Customers

Mar 13, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Colorado Supreme Court: Late Notice, No Prejudice, No Problem

Mar 12, 2024 By Matthew Stalcup

Late Proof of Loss in Arkansas

May 02, 2023 By Kathryn Ray

Late Notice in Mississippi

Jan 10, 2023 By Kathryn Ray

My Property Damage Was Caused By a Third Party—Should I Wait to Notify My Own Carrier of the Loss Until I Collect From the Other Party’s Insurance?

Jul 21, 2022 By Chip Merlin

Is Your Denial Based on Late Notice of Loss—Who Has To Prove Prejudice?

Jul 01, 2022 By Chip Merlin

Hail Damage?—Not From This Hailstorm

Apr 14, 2022 By Chip Merlin

Is Eleven Months Too Long a Delay in Filing a Claim with an Insurer After a Loss?

Jan 15, 2022 By Merlin Law Group

A Question For Roofers and Public Adjusters—Should insurers deny claims for hail or windstorm damage if the damage is not discovered and reported within 6 months of the storm? Should insurers be able to prohibit lawsuits on this basis?

Aug 13, 2021 By Chip Merlin