Industry Professionals

How Did the Concept of Insurable Interest Historically Develop?

May 02, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Does Anybody Remember When Steve Badger Was Kicked Off an Appraisal Panel? Great American Now Claims Appraisals Are Arbitrations

May 01, 2024 By Chip Merlin

What To Do About Outcome-Oriented Engineering Reports? Upload the Reports Into the Game-Changer Engineering Report Assessment Tool of the APA

Apr 27, 2024 By Chip Merlin

The Great Debate: The Rematch – A Clash of Titans Over Hail & Appraisal

Apr 24, 2024 By Chip Merlin

No Depreciation of Labor In Wyoming When Determining Actual Cash Value of Property Insurance Losses

Apr 22, 2024 By Chip Merlin

What Is Qui Tam in Insurance Law?

Apr 20, 2024 By Yanet Cordova Quintero

The Builders Risk Book—A Great Reference Source For Those Involved With Builders Risk Insurance and Coverage Issues

Apr 19, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Xactimate Price Warning—Xactimate Finally Admits It Is Not So Exact!

Apr 18, 2024 By Chip Merlin

What Causes Bad Faith Claims Practices? One Reason Is Financial Incentives and Goals

Apr 15, 2024 By Chip Merlin

What Are the Good Faith Claims Handling Rules Insurance Companies Must Follow? Adjusters Must Do These or Be Guilty of Bad Faith

Apr 14, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Can Insurance Companies Ignore Building Codes and Local Building Officials? Damaged Old Roof Tiles No Longer Manufactured Cause Significant Insurance Disputes

Apr 12, 2024 By Chip Merlin

What Is the “Lead Underwriter” When Dealing with Lloyd’s? What Is the Significance When a Claim Is Presented?

Apr 10, 2024 By Chip Merlin