Hinshaw Insurance Law TV: Recent Changes in Florida Property Insurance Law and How They Will Affect First Party Insurance
NGE OnDemand: The Importance of Timely Reporting Occurrences, Claims and Suits to Insurers with Paul Walker-Bright
Subro Sense - The ABC's of RCV and ACV
Butler's Thursday Tips #8 | Importance of a Mediator
Butler's Thursday Tips #3 | Organization Matters
K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care - Part II
Join Kennedys partners Forrest Booth and Neil Mody for an insightful webinar which will explore the complexities of handling first-party property insurance claims arising from California's devastating wildfires. Moderated...more
After several hurricanes, a church submitted a first-party property claim. The church also had pending coverage litigation from prior tornado damage. On October 12, 2020, the independent adjuster (IA) inspected and...more
In this webinar, Goldberg Segalla’s Larry D. Mason and Kerry L. Jones will explore the primary fungi that serve as the foundation for most mold-related claims, common health problems associated with insured’s and third-party...more
Experts are key witnesses in any case. They have the ability to testify about things that are usually beyond the scientific or technical understanding of the average person. If the expert is good at conveying that sort of...more
Scott Seaman—Chicago-based partner and co-chair of Hinshaw's Global Insurance Services Practice Group—hosts Miami-based Hinshaw partner Daniel Shatz in a discussion about new Florida legislation, which aims to address the...more
While the 2021 hurricane season is not officially over yet, catastrophic weather events including Hurricanes Ida, Henri and Nicholas have already caused substantial damage, bringing record-breaking rainfall and flooding....more
Failing or refusing to respond to a written request for an Examination Under Oath (“EUO”) can result in a complete bar to recovery in a first-party property insurance claim....more
Oftentimes, third-party liability adjusters will refuse to pay the full amount of the “Repair Cost Value” (“RCV”) of the damages included in the subrogation demand, and contend that they only owe “Actual Cash Value” (“ACV”),...more
A “Q&A” ON VIRTUAL MEDIATIONS IN FIRST-PARTY PROPERTY LAWSUITS - Q: Why is mediation used so frequently in insurance lawsuits? A: Mediation has always played a large role in resolving first-party property claims. ...more
On April 26, 2019, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Florida House Bill 7065. The law, which took effect on July 1, 2019, was designed to reduce the amount of assignment of benefits (“AOB”) agreements that could...more
Appraisers are frequently involved in Florida property claims. Accordingly, Florida courts continue to refine the roles and limitations with respect to appraisers and the appraisal process as a whole. ...more
Anyone who has ever watched baseball knows that umpires sometimes make an incorrect call. In appraisal of a property insurance claim, sometimes the umpire can make a mistake as well....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
Every litigator knows the term “battle of the experts.” This is commonly heard in first-party property cases. Usually the term suggests uncertainty, i.e. that the jury will hear both sides’ experts and simply pick one. But...more
This is the second episode in a three-part series on emergency preparedness and response in long-term care. Since natural disasters can result in monumental expenses for rebuilding facilities, it is important to understand...more
Those familiar with the issues faced by insurers in Texas first-party insurance claims, particularly in the realm of hail damage claims, are undoubtedly aware of what has been labeled the "Progressive Claim Syndrome.” In a...more
First party bad faith actions in Florida must be pursued under §624.155 Florida Statutes because Florida does not recognize common law first party claims. The statute provides that an insured may bring a civil action against...more