Does Appraisal Stop the Statute of Limitations Clock? Court Dismisses Policyholder’s Lawsuit as Time-Barred Despite Post-Appraisal Denial

A recent Texas decision serves as a warning to policyholders and public adjusters about relying on…

Can Claims Managers in Florida Ethically Tell Adjusters Not to Share Estimates with Policyholders?

A printed memo from a prominent independent adjusting firm with a company name that sounds almost…

Appraisal Award Upheld for Amount Greater than Policyholder’s Original Proof of Loss

In a ruling issued today from Iowa, the court enforced an appraisal award issued in favor…

Why Most Insurance Agencies Fail Policyholders: Christopher Boggs Exposes the “Half-Donkeyed” Truth

Boggs continues to distinguish himself as one of the most candid, insightful, and impactful educators in…

Why You Must Bring More Than Invoices: What Public Adjusters and Policyholders Must Learn About Proof of Damages

In a recent decision that should raise red flags for public adjusters and policyholders, a federal…

Why Did a Judge Select the Policyholder’s Umpire Over State Farm’s Nominees?

What do judges look for in the appointment of an umpire? Insurance disputes requiring appraisal make…

ACV, RCV, and GCOP: Why the Ninth Circuit’s Ruling Matters to Claims Professionals and Policyholders

This week’s ruling by the Ninth Circuit in Dow v. Safeco Insurance Company of America 1…

Amy Bach and United Policyholders

Few voices for policyholder interests and their rights have remained as consistent, credible, and compassionate as…

Amy Bach and United Policyholders: A Lasting Legacy of Advocacy and Action for Insurance Consumers

Few voices for policyholder interests and their rights have remained as consistent, credible, and compassionate as…

Florida’s DOAH Arbitration Disaster: How the Legislature Gave Citizens a License to Steamroll Policyholders

In 2023, the Florida Legislature made a catastrophic mistake that is now hurting thousands of Floridians.…