Contractual limitations between public adjusters and the insured or claimants in Puerto Rico are established under Puerto Rico’s Insurance Code.1 The Insurance Commissioner’s Office through this regulation states all the definitions, requirements, duties and responsibilities that apply to insurance adjusters. Puerto Rico statutes have also established that services provided by public adjusters to an insured … Continue Reading
The 90-day period to resolve claims made for damages caused by Hurricane Maria may expire soon. To protect insureds from the bad faith and delay of the insurer, Puerto Rico’s Insurance Code provides under Art. 27.162, that insurance companies should be diligent in the processing of claims within the 90-day period for claims to be … Continue Reading
Insurance carriers and policyholders have historically enjoyed the benefits of the appraisal provision included in most property insurance policies. Appraisal tends to be less expensive, time-consuming, and formal compared to traditional litigation. Unfortunately, appraisal is not an option for policyholders in Puerto Rico.… Continue Reading
Earlier this month, Ashley Harris discussed the Puerto Rico Unfair Claim Adjustment Practices or Actions statute (26 L.P.R.A. § 2716a) in Is the Insurance Company Adjusting Your Claim Fairly in Puerto Rico?… Continue Reading
Para los millones de asegurados en Puerto Rico que sufrieron daños a su propiedad por Huracán María, estos momentos han sido uno de los más difíciles que han pasado en tiempos recientes. Para muchos de ustedes con póliza de seguro de daños a sus hogares, desgraciadamente será un proceso de mucho estresante, arduo y largo. … Continue Reading
Too many in Puerto Rico are still dealing with the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Maria. Today the focus is on getting basic supplies like drinking water to nearly half the population. An insurance claim is likely not a priority at this moment for those owning homes or businesses in Puerto Rico. However, insurance companies must … Continue Reading
