Claims Management

Florida Regulatory Officials Overrun With Unfair Claims Practice Complaints From Hurricane Ian

Apr 05, 2023 By Chip Merlin

Why Are Property Insurance Claims Being Underpaid and Independent Catastrophe Adjusters Leaving the Field?

Jan 12, 2023 By Chip Merlin

Independent Adjuster Leader Admits that Adjusters Tell Engineers Not to Place Opinions in Reports that Increase the Claim Value

Oct 15, 2022 By Chip Merlin

Proof Of Loss is Different Under Louisiana Law—Should You Be Insured by a Slow and Underpaying Insurance Company?

Sep 10, 2021 By Chip Merlin

Repairability of Damaged Portions of a Structure: Is Rot or Wear and Tear Always Excluded?

Mar 04, 2020 By Chip Merlin

Two Views Of Claims Management: Prompt and Full Payment vs. Overpayment Caused By Fraud

Feb 28, 2020 By Chip Merlin

Prompt Notice of Hail Damage—What is It? Why Do Insurers Fetch Their Lawyers to Claim Non-Compliance? Should Insurers Expect Their Insureds To Dangerously Climb Roofs When OSHA Regulations Prevent Their Own Adjusters From Doing the Same?

Jun 27, 2018 By Chip Merlin

Adjustment of Claims is 100 Percent Policyholder Service–Is The Insurance Industry Providing This Service?

Jun 18, 2013 By Chip Merlin

Policyholders Routinely Burned by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

Nov 18, 2011 By Merlin Law Group

Insurance Company Profits Soar Despite Alleged Insurance Fraud “Epidemic”

Nov 17, 2011 By Merlin Law Group

Chubb Insurance Company — Networking Regarding Claims Practice Claims

Aug 02, 2011 By Chip Merlin

Avoiding Bad Faith Accusations: Practical Suggestions From a Veteran Commentator

Apr 13, 2011 By Chip Merlin