The adjustment of hurricane claims sometimes involve discrete issues regarding either special coverages under insurance policies or different types of structures governed by a patchwork of federal and state laws....more
Satellite and mapping imagery has an important role in the litigation of property insurance claims, from its use to question a witness under oath, its use as a demonstrative aid at trial, to even being admitted into evidence...more
When contained in an insurance policy, a choice of law provision generally provides that the law of a certain state will apply to the policy and the determination of rights and responsibilities under the policy. Sometimes, a...more
Having been called back to the capitol by Florida’s governor for a special session to address issues within the property insurance market, the Florida Legislature passed two property insurance bills, SB 2-D and SB 4-D, both...more
In most circumstances involving an insurer’s extension of coverage for a property loss, an appraisal provision in an insurance policy provides an insured and an insurer a mechanism by which to resolve disagreements regarding...more
10/28/2021
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Appraisal Rights ,
Contingency Fees ,
Disinterested Parties ,
FL Supreme Court ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Insurance Regulations ,
Property Damage ,
Property Insurance ,
State Farm
Hours before the close of Florida’s 2021 annual legislative session, the Florida Legislature passed SB 76, legislating wide changes to the handling and litigation of property insurance claims. The bill affects both admitted...more
Because there can be more than one individual or entity that holds an interest in property, a property insurance policy is generally drafted in such a way to identify and protect all the individuals or entities who have an...more
9/7/2018
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Assignment of Benefits (AOB) ,
Consent to Assignment ,
First-Party Coverage ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Insurance Regulations ,
Mortgagee ,
Property Insurance ,
Real Estate Market