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Itemized Appraisal Ordered Over Delay and Coverage Dispute Objections: A Shift in the Appraisal Enforcement Paradigm?

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In a recent decision, Gray v. Philadelphia Contributionship, 748 F. Supp. 3d 367 (D. Md. 2024), U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar granted a policyholders’ motion to compel appraisal and stayed litigation in a diversity...more

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The First Houston Court of Appeals Correctly Grants Mandamus Relief to Compel Appraisal After Suit Is Filed

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In re SureChoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exch., involved a claim for hail and wind damage to the insured’s (“Glasper”) residence. 702 S.W.3d 876, 878 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2024, no pet. h.) The carrier (“SureChoice”)...more

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“Amount of Loss” By Any Other Name: Conditions Precedent and Scope of Appraisals in Minnesota

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A recent decision from the Minnesota Court of Appeals serves as a reminder that in the North Star state, appraisal generally occurs before coverage disputes are resolved, and “amount of loss” may not mean what you think it...more

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Appraisal Guidelines for Useful Results (Third Edition)

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“Appraisal” is a procedure typically mandated by state law or outlined in an insurance policy. Appraisal is a dispute resolution procedure intended to provide insurers and policyholders with a method to award the measurement...more

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