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New Oklahoma Law Limits Post-Loss Assignment of Benefits on Property Damage

Insurance Journal

JUNE 13, 2025

Oklahoma lawmakers this legislative session passed a bill limiting post-loss assignment of benefits for property damage under auto, residential or commercial property insurance policies. House Bill 1084 prohibits the solicitation or acceptance of an assignment of any post-loss insurance benefit …

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What to Expect after a California Wildfire Property Damage Event

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Will My Insurer Pay Me 100% of My Contents Claim After a Wildfire Loss? Californias Insurance Commissioner Thinks They Should Without an Inventory Experiencing the loss of your home and personal belongings in a wildfire is an unimaginable hardship.

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Brotherhood Mutual Hit With $35 Million Punitive Award on Roof Damage Claim

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

We have battled insurance companies, co-counseled on cases, and discussed property insurance case law at a depth most … The post Brotherhood Mutual Hit With $35 Million Punitive Award on Roof Damage Claim appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Viewpoint: California’s Property Insurance Crisis And The Path to Reform

Insurance Journal

MAY 29, 2025

California’s property insurance market remains in turmoil, exacerbated by escalating wildfire risks, insurer withdrawals, and systemic shortcomings in the state’s safety netthe California FAIR Plan.

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

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MAY 8, 2025

In a recent decision that should raise red flags for public adjusters and policyholders, a federal judge granted summary judgment in favor of Indian Harbor Insurance Company. 1 The ruling is a lesson that when it comes to insurance claims and litigation, it is not enough to argue about fairness or merely present repair invoices.

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Residential Property Damage Lawyers Beware: Court Excludes Expert’s Estimate Finding an Estimate Is Not an Adjustment

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Hurricane claims attorneys know that the estimate of damages caused by a storm is the foundation of every favorable judgment and jury verdict.

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Lack of Insurable Interest Precludes Recovery for Property Damage

The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 20, 2025

Hawley Insurance Co. 2025)), the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York determined that the plaintiff lacked an insurable interest in property it insured because it did not own or possess the property or suffer economic loss due to the propertys destruction. In Ram Krishana Inc.

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State Farm Water Damage Protocols and Insurance Company Expert Witnesses

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 2, 2025

State Farm policyholders should be aware of its companys water damage claims processes, as noted in State Farms Water Protocol. These are some of … The post State Farm Water Damage Protocols and Insurance Company Expert Witnesses appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Top Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Flood Insurance Claim

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MAY 27, 2025

Westfield Insurance Company 1 shows how even well-intentioned policyholders can lose a flood insurance claim before their lawsuit ever begins. A recent court decision in Sublett v. This case is not just about a technical legal loss.

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California FAIR Plan: Ignoring Laws and Gouging Californians on Smoke Damage Claims

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 20, 2025

Imagine a state-run insurance program so brazen that even when explicitly ordered by the Department of Insurance to remove unlawful policy language, it shrugs and continues business as usual.

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Top Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Flood Insurance Claim

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MAY 27, 2025

Westfield Insurance Company 1 shows how even well-intentioned policyholders can lose a flood insurance claim before their lawsuit ever begins. A recent court decision in Sublett v. This case is not just about a technical legal loss.

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Where Is the National Plan for Structural Resiliency? If there is to Be Available and Affordable Insurance, Then Property Has to Be More Resilient to Damage

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Stakeholders within the insurance industry have rightfully been calling for more leadership … The post Where Is the National Plan for Structural Resiliency? If there is to Be Available and Affordable Insurance, Then Property Has to Be More Resilient to Damage appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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When Vandals Trigger the Sprinklers: The Battle Over Resulting Losses

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 3, 2025

When vandals triggered a sprinkler system in a vacant building, flooding it with over one million gallons of water, the result was not just property damage. Instead, it was a lawsuit that put the scope of all-risk commercial property insurance under scrutiny. The case ofEpperson v.

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CBS 60 Minutes Exposes Alleged Insurance Company Fraud: Adjusters Reveal Altered Hurricane Damage Estimates by Claims Management

Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In a shocking exposé aired last night on CBS’s 60 Minutes, allegations of widespread insurance fraud by insurance companies following Hurricane Ian were exposed.

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Florida Insurance Regulators Demand Fair Treatment for Policyholders

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

How do insurance claims work when your home has already been damaged once? A recent Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) Bulletin clarifies how insurers must handle claims for multiple hurricanes. But what happens when two hurricanes strike in the same season?

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Insurance Coverage After a Raze Order: Strategies for Overcoming Ordinance or Law Exclusions

Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 28, 2025

When a devastating fire damages a building and a municipality orders it razed, the instinctive reaction of many policyholders is to expect that their insurance will cover the total loss.

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Does Commercial Property Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Tosten Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Water damage can wreak havoc on commercial properties, leading to costly repairs and business disruptions. At Tosten Marketing, we often hear from business owners wondering about their insurance coverage for such incidents. Commercial property insurance water damage coverage is a complex topic with many nuances.

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Heritage Files Libel, Defamation Suit vs. Adjuster After ’60 Minutes’ Report

Insurance Journal

APRIL 29, 2025

Six weeks after Tampa-based Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co. filed a libel suit against a whistleblower claims adjuster, the adjuster’s lawyer has pushed back, arguing that the suit is an attempt to silence those who question insurers’ damage estimates.

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Insurance Coverage After a Raze Order: Strategies for Overcoming Ordinance or Law Exclusions

Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 28, 2025

When a devastating fire damages a building and a municipality orders it razed, the instinctive reaction of many policyholders is to expect that their insurance will cover the total loss.

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NFIP Escapes Payment with Form Over Substance Rules: The Need for Reform of the National Flood Insurance Program

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MAY 6, 2025

Wright National Flood Insurance Company 1 highlights a harsh reality for policyholders seeking to recover under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).Strict Wright National Flood Insurance Company 1 highlights a harsh reality for policyholders seeking to recover under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).Strict

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Moody’s Expects L.A. Wildfires to Increase Property Insurance Costs Across State

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Moody’s Ratings said in a report on Thursday that it expects the Los Angeles wildfires to increase property insurance costs across California. According to Moody’s, the state’s already noticeable insurance pricing and availability challenges are likely to intensify, with negative …

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California Wildfire Attorneys Consider Impact of New Smoke Caselaw

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

A Shift in Smoke Damage Claims Following Recent Holding California wildfire attorneys are closely analyzing a recent appellate court holding that sets a new precedent for smoke damage claims.1

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The Critical Role of Insurance Adjusters and the Growing Disenchantment in the Industry

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 26, 2025

Property insurance adjustersboth company-employed and independentserve as the backbone of the claims process, ensuring that policyholders receive the full benefits of their coverage as swiftly and fairly as possible.

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

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 4, 2025

In a ruling issued today from Iowa, the court enforced an appraisal award issued in favor of homeowners Gregory and Karen Larson, who suffered hailstorm damage to their property in March 2023. The case, Larson v.

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Tornado Damage During Hurricanes: Navigating the Deductible Dilemma

Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This year, a record-tying … The post Tornado Damage During Hurricanes: Navigating the Deductible Dilemma appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog. Opinions expressed are solely his own and are not meant to express the views or opinions of the IAUA.

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The Critical Role of Insurance Adjusters and the Growing Disenchantment in the Industry

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 26, 2025

Property insurance adjustersboth company-employed and independentserve as the backbone of the claims process, ensuring that policyholders receive the full benefits of their coverage as swiftly and fairly as possible.

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Fighting for Policyholder Rights: Florida Bad Faith Law

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

When a hurricane damages your home, you expect your insurance company to play fair. But what happens when insurers undervalue claims, drag out disputes, and then hide behind new laws to avoid accountability? Scottsdale Insurance Companya case that delivered a crucial victory for policyholders in Florida.

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

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MAY 3, 2025

Insurance disputes requiring appraisal make the selection of a neutral umpire a critical turning point. In a recent federal case arising from a property damage claim, the court was asked to break … The post Why Did a Judge Select the Policyholders Umpire Over State Farms Nominees?

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Brotherhood Mutual Hit With $35 Million Punitive Award on Roof Damage Claim

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

We have battled insurance companies, co-counseled on cases, and discussed property insurance case law at a depth most … The post Brotherhood Mutual Hit With $35 Million Punitive Award on Roof Damage Claim appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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California Smoke Soot and Ash Claims—A Cause for Concern

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 24, 2025

Journalist Jack Healy of the New York Times wrote an article,Their Homes Are Intact, but the Fire Damage Inside Is Unbearable. Healy accompanied wildfire victims back to their homes after the event.

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State Farm Water Damage Protocols and Insurance Company Expert Witnesses

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 2, 2025

State Farm policyholders should be aware of its companys water damage claims processes, as noted in State Farms Water Protocol. These are some of … The post State Farm Water Damage Protocols and Insurance Company Expert Witnesses appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Interior Damage Claims and the Exterior Damage Requirement—Where’s the Proof?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A federal judge ruled last week that policyholders eventually have to “put up or shut up” when it comes to proving that certain interior damages caused by a storm must be the result of damage to the exterior of a building, allowing water to damage the interior of a building.

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Smoke Damage Claims

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 16, 2025

Public adjusters, policyholders, and attorneys keep asking me about the recent California smoke damage case where the court held that the smoke damage was not covered under the policy.I wrote about that decision in California Wildfire Attorneys Consider Impact of New Smoke Caselaw.

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AM Best: Wildfires Intensifying California’s Property Insurance Troubles

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Wildfires are intensifying the problems in California’s property insurance market, according to a new commentary from AM Best. Those problems include a major insurer pullback from California in the past year, followed by the L.A. wildfires, which could result in …

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Fighting for Policyholder Rights: Florida Bad Faith Law

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

When a hurricane damages your home, you expect your insurance company to play fair. But what happens when insurers undervalue claims, drag out disputes, and then hide behind new laws to avoid accountability? Scottsdale Insurance Companya case that delivered a crucial victory for policyholders in Florida.

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Construction Financing and Factoring of Insurance Receivables—MMA Related Case Sheds Light on Factors in the Property Insurance Claim Industry

Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 18, 2024

Property damage insurance claims funding by factoring companies is a relatively recent phenomenon in the property insurance claims industry.

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Decision: Insurer Prevails on Motion in Limine to Exclude RCV Evidence at Trial

The Property Insurance Law Observer

JANUARY 23, 2025

Clear Blue Specialty Insurance Company , No. District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted the insurers motion in limine and excluded evidence and testimony regarding replacement cost value of damages, matching, and to limit damages to direct physical loss. 6:23-cv-2025-ACC-DCI, 2024 U.S. LEXIS 219390 (M.D.

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State Farm Wins Worn-Out Plumbing Case: Ensuing Water Damage Not Covered Under State Farm’s Language

Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 1, 2024

This post gives State Farm a three-day winning hat trick following State Farm Wins Alabama Worn Out Roof Damage Case: Lesson About Hail Damage Cases, … The post State Farm Wins Worn-Out Plumbing Case: Ensuing Water Damage Not Covered Under State Farm’s Language appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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The Importance of Commercial Property Insurance for UK Small Businesses

Protect Commercial Insurance

JUNE 6, 2025

Introduction When it comes to safeguarding your UK small business, one crucial aspect is often overlooked: commercial property insurance. This essential coverage acts as a safety net, protecting your investments from unexpected setbacks like theft, damage, or natural disasters. But what exactly does it entail?

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Insurance Company Prevails in Hail Damage Claim Dispute—Policyholders Need to Hire Experts Right Away and Provide Access to Information

Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A recent federal court ruling in Missouri highlights the critical importance of admissible expert testimony in property insurance disputes.

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An Estimated 290 Residences Damaged by Flooding From Lake Dammed by Alaska Glacier

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 14, 2024

Roughly 290 residences in Alaska’s capital city were damaged last week by flooding from a lake dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier, officials said. In addition to the homes and apartment and condo units, at least two businesses were damaged, Deputy …

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The Regulatory Blind Spot: How Insurance Departments Fail to Detect Systemic Bad Faith Claims Practices

Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Recent investigative reporting by CBS’s 60 Minutes, noted in CBS 60 Minutes Exposes Alleged Insurance Company Fraud: Adjusters Reveal Altered Hurricane Damage Estimates by Claims Management, has exposed alleged widespread underpayments of claims and unethical claims practices in Florida’s property insurance industry.

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Order and Bind Insurance Before the Loss—Commercial Policy Covers Water Damage Under Drain Backup Endorsement

Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This post highlights an agent’s binding authority under Michigan law and discusses important insurance principles concerning the “completed-loss” and “loss-in-progress” doctrines.

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Residential Property Damage Lawyers Beware: Court Excludes Expert’s Estimate Finding an Estimate Is Not an Adjustment

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Hurricane claims attorneys know that the estimate of damages caused by a storm is the foundation of every favorable judgment and jury verdict.

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New Oklahoma Law Limits Post-Loss Assignment of Benefits on Property Damage

What to Expect after a California Wildfire Property Damage Event

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Brotherhood Mutual Hit With $35 Million Punitive Award on Roof Damage Claim

Viewpoint: California’s Property Insurance Crisis And The Path to Reform

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

Residential Property Damage Lawyers Beware: Court Excludes Expert’s Estimate Finding an Estimate Is Not an Adjustment

Lack of Insurable Interest Precludes Recovery for Property Damage

State Farm Water Damage Protocols and Insurance Company Expert Witnesses

Top Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Flood Insurance Claim

California FAIR Plan: Ignoring Laws and Gouging Californians on Smoke Damage Claims

Top Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Flood Insurance Claim

Where Is the National Plan for Structural Resiliency? If there is to Be Available and Affordable Insurance, Then Property Has to Be More Resilient to Damage

When Vandals Trigger the Sprinklers: The Battle Over Resulting Losses

CBS 60 Minutes Exposes Alleged Insurance Company Fraud: Adjusters Reveal Altered Hurricane Damage Estimates by Claims Management

Florida Insurance Regulators Demand Fair Treatment for Policyholders

Insurance Coverage After a Raze Order: Strategies for Overcoming Ordinance or Law Exclusions

Does Commercial Property Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Heritage Files Libel, Defamation Suit vs. Adjuster After ’60 Minutes’ Report

Insurance Coverage After a Raze Order: Strategies for Overcoming Ordinance or Law Exclusions

NFIP Escapes Payment with Form Over Substance Rules: The Need for Reform of the National Flood Insurance Program

Moody’s Expects L.A. Wildfires to Increase Property Insurance Costs Across State

California Wildfire Attorneys Consider Impact of New Smoke Caselaw

The Critical Role of Insurance Adjusters and the Growing Disenchantment in the Industry

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

Tornado Damage During Hurricanes: Navigating the Deductible Dilemma

The Critical Role of Insurance Adjusters and the Growing Disenchantment in the Industry

Fighting for Policyholder Rights: Florida Bad Faith Law

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

Brotherhood Mutual Hit With $35 Million Punitive Award on Roof Damage Claim

California Smoke Soot and Ash Claims—A Cause for Concern

State Farm Water Damage Protocols and Insurance Company Expert Witnesses

Interior Damage Claims and the Exterior Damage Requirement—Where’s the Proof?

Smoke Damage Claims

AM Best: Wildfires Intensifying California’s Property Insurance Troubles

Fighting for Policyholder Rights: Florida Bad Faith Law

Construction Financing and Factoring of Insurance Receivables—MMA Related Case Sheds Light on Factors in the Property Insurance Claim Industry

Decision: Insurer Prevails on Motion in Limine to Exclude RCV Evidence at Trial

State Farm Wins Worn-Out Plumbing Case: Ensuing Water Damage Not Covered Under State Farm’s Language

The Importance of Commercial Property Insurance for UK Small Businesses

Insurance Company Prevails in Hail Damage Claim Dispute—Policyholders Need to Hire Experts Right Away and Provide Access to Information

An Estimated 290 Residences Damaged by Flooding From Lake Dammed by Alaska Glacier

The Regulatory Blind Spot: How Insurance Departments Fail to Detect Systemic Bad Faith Claims Practices

Order and Bind Insurance Before the Loss—Commercial Policy Covers Water Damage Under Drain Backup Endorsement

Residential Property Damage Lawyers Beware: Court Excludes Expert’s Estimate Finding an Estimate Is Not an Adjustment

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