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A Deep Dive into Insurance Claims: Insights from Chip Merlin’s Interview with Steven Bush

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JULY 27, 2025

In the latest episode of Claim Game, I sat down with Steven Bush to dissect the state of insurance claims handling, particularly following major catastrophes like hurricanes or wildfires.

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

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JUNE 10, 2025

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A Deep Dive into Insurance Claims: Insights from Chip Merlin’s Interview with Steven Bush

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