Consumer Protection

Florida Insurance Regulators Perfect Their Aim—At the Wrong Target! Shooting the Messenger Instead of Fixing the Problem

Nov 26, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Florida Insurance Department Receives Strong Responses to Emergency Estimating Rule – A Call for Common Sense Changes

Nov 13, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Congressional Representatives Demand Action on Hurricane Insurance Claims Following 60 Minutes Exposé

Nov 07, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Colorado Leads the Way in Meaningful Consumer Input on Insurance Regulation and Issues

Nov 06, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Reflections on an Insurance Regulatory Workshop Regarding Ethical Rules of Adjustment

Oct 29, 2024 By Chip Merlin

The Ongoing Issue of Field Adjuster Independence: Why Xactimate and Florida’s Emergency Rule are at Odds with Policyholders’ Interests

Oct 25, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Florida’s Emergency Ethical Rule Conflicts with Xactimate’s License Agreement – Another Example of Insurance Industry Control in Florida

Oct 24, 2024 By Chip Merlin

The Façade of Consumer Protection: How Florida’s Political Leadership Continues to Favor Insurance Companies Over Policyholders — Are Florida’s Politicians in Bed with the Insurance Industry?

Oct 23, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Amy Bach and United Policyholders Raise Issues About Insurance Executives Taking Monies Through Excessive Payouts

Oct 18, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Supporting the American Policyholder Association With Time and Money Is an Obligation If You Are a True Policyholder Advocate

Oct 17, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Policyholders Beware of Whom You Hire Regarding Your National Flood Insurance Claim

Oct 16, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Stop Using Licensed Contractor Bids For Claim Estimates—A Quick Analysis of Florida’s Imperfect Emergency Rule of Property Loss Adjusting

Oct 11, 2024 By Chip Merlin