Property Insurance Coverage Law

JULY 22, 2025

A recent Texas decision serves as a warning to policyholders and public adjusters about relying on the appraisal process to revive insurance claims long after an initial denial.

Policyholder

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 10, 2025

Fraud allegations in insurance disputes are serious business. When an insurer claims a policyholder intentionally misrepresented facts, its essentially saying, “You lied, and we dont have to pay.”

Policyholder

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JULY 30, 2025

A decision last week reinforces a harsh reality for policyholders who conduct business through corporations or limited liability companies: if the person or officer controlling the company commits fraud in the course of an insurance claim, the insurer can usually deny coverage not just to that wrongdoer, but to the entire business.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The latest revelations about Allstates use of artificial intelligence (AI) in drafting insurance claims emails should serve as a wake-up call for policyholders, insurance regulators, and insurance industry claims handlers.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 29, 2025

I formally started a policyholder law firm 40 years ago today. It seems like yesterday, but the world of property insurance claims has changed significantly since 1985. I mentioned that during my presentation yesterday at the Windstorm Conference while explaining how my perspective has developed.

Policyholder

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 29, 2025

I formally started a policyholder law firm 40 years ago today. It seems like yesterday, but the world of property insurance claims has changed significantly since 1985. I mentioned that during my presentation yesterday at the Windstorm Conference while explaining how my perspective has developed.

Policyholder

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The latest revelations about Allstates use of artificial intelligence (AI) in drafting insurance claims emails should serve as a wake-up call for policyholders, insurance regulators, and insurance industry claims handlers.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 13, 2025

In 2025, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 458 (SB 458), 1 a significant reform aimed at protecting policyholders in disputes over insurance claims. … The post Texas SB 458: What Homeowners and Drivers Need to Know About the New Appraisal Law appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

Policyholder

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 10, 2025

Fraud allegations in insurance disputes are serious business. When an insurer claims a policyholder intentionally misrepresented facts, its essentially saying, “You lied, and we dont have to pay.”

Policyholder

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 29, 2025

When policyholders file an insurance claim, they expect their insurer to pay losses. Most policyholders have never read their policy nor would appreciate what it even means with nuanced coverage causation rules applying that vary from state to state.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 12, 2025

In a move aimed at policyholder protection amid California’s wildfires, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has initiated a formal Market Conduct Examination into State Farm General Insurance Company.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 12, 2025

In a move aimed at policyholder protection amid California’s wildfires, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has initiated a formal Market Conduct Examination into State Farm General Insurance Company.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A recent viral social media post following the California wildfires has brought to light a critical issue: homeowners are finding their insurance claims denied because their properties are held in trusts, yet the trusts are not listed on their insurance policies.

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American Agents Alliance

JANUARY 30, 2025

The California Department of Insurance worked closely with local, state, and federal leaders to ensure that the programs costs are not deducted from insurance benefits. My goal is to help people maximize their insurance payouts to assist survivors in rebuilding and recovering quickly.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 20, 2025

After a wildfire claim, many policyholders breathe a sigh of relief when they receive an advance or “undisputed” payment from their insurance company.

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

Some Florida policyholders and their attorneys have long complained about real or perceived delays in the claims-handling process after a loss. A Florida appeals court ruled last week that telling a jury about those delays may be prejudicial and out …

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LexisNexis

JULY 29, 2025

Read now » Related Content Standard Insurance Policy Forms: Implications in Regulatory Disputes and Coverage Litigation Checklist Review how policyholder and insurance company attorneys can best utilize standard insurance policy forms, including the fundamental role such forms play in regulatory and coverage disputes.

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Tort reform is discussed as a legislative solution to the challenge of legal system abuse excessive policyholder or plaintiff attorney practices that increase costs and time to settle insurance claims.

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Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

JULY 15, 2025

Our team at Paragon Independent Insurance Agency is closely monitoring the latest changes to Texas law that may affect your auto insurance policy. The newest law change aims to bring fairness in determining loss with Plano, TX auto insurance claims when your car needs repair. What Is the Mandatory Right to Appraisal?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JULY 4, 2025

Established in 1985, Merlin Law Group is a insurance litigation law firm committed to assisting policyholders receive fair and just outcomes from their insurance companies. Don’t fight insurance companies on your own. Contact us today! All rights reserved.

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Top Insurance Blogs

APRIL 14, 2025

If you are living in or intend to move to California, you might want to know all the California home insurance consumer rights. California has more insurance policyholder protection legislation than any other state in the country. These laws specify what insurers must, can, and cannot do.

Home Insurance

LexisNexis

JULY 22, 2025

Standard Insurance Policy Forms: Implications in Regulatory Disputes and Coverage Litigation Gain an understanding of the genesis of standard form insurance policies, the entities that generate them, and the implications of form policies in regulatory disputes and coverage litigation.

Insurance Policy

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

MAY 2, 2025

Proponents of Jacques amendment argued it would return balance to the legal system, which had overcorrected to favor insurance companies at the expense of consumers. homeowners insurance claims, but more than 76 percent of U.S. property claim lawsuits, pushing premium rates up to three times the national average.

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Simply Insurance

JUNE 18, 2025

What Is The Average Cost Of Burial Insurance In The US? On average, burial insurance premiums can range from $50 to $100 per month, depending on the coverage amount and the policyholders age and health. How Much Should I Be Spending On Burial Insurance? Is Burial Insurance Paid Monthly?

Life Insurance

Simply Insurance

JUNE 18, 2025

This cash value can be accessed through loans or withdrawals, offering a financial resource during the policyholders lifetime. Whole life insurance is often chosen for its stability and the lifelong protection it provides. What Is Traditional Whole Life Insurance? GET A WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE QUOTE!

Life Insurance

Simply Insurance

JULY 6, 2025

They are giving each policyholder a free account to the Lifes Mission Control® plan. Are There Any Claim Exclusions There are a few exclusions when paying out on a life insurance claim. It is probably worth the small difference in premium to choose SBLI because of their awesome customer service.

Life Insurance

Simply Insurance

JUNE 19, 2025

Death Benefit The death benefit is the amount paid out to beneficiaries upon the policyholders death. No exam life insurance policies typically offer a range of death benefit options, allowing you to choose the coverage that best meets your needs. What Documents Does A Beneficiary Need To File A Claim?

Life Insurance

Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In the wake of the devastating Hurricanes Helene and Milton that recently struck Florida and neighboring states, policyholders are facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives and navigating complex insurance claims.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance so far this year has secured more than $9.5 million for policyholders whose insurance claims had been denied, the department announced this week. The payments, mostly from property insurers, are the result of …

Policyholder

Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 16, 2024

I was thinking about this while calling FAPIA Managing Director Nancy Dominguez to take down a wrong proof of loss form that some ignorant attorney had sent to a group as the proper NFIP proof of loss to be filed … The post Policyholders Beware of Whom You Hire Regarding Your National Flood Insurance Claim appeared first on Property Insurance (..)

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 4, 2024

National Flood Insurance claims are notoriously complex and exacting. Most policyholders are unaware that National Flood claims are among the most difficult property insurance claims to handle correctly, and that the National Flood Insurance adjuster has limited authority.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 12, 2025

United Policyholders offers the best advice to policyholders about how to recover from the recent wildfires. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In a significant development for policyholders affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, House Oversight Democrats have taken decisive action to protect hurricane victims from potential insurance fraud.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In a significant move to protect policyholders, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) issued a groundbreaking bulletin that explicitly prohibits insurers from depreciating labor costs when calculating actual cash value (ACV) in homeowner insurance claims.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This distinction remains critically important for today’s insurance practitioners and policyholders alike. This post is a follow-up to Where Did the Proof of Loss … The post Proof of Loss Requirements: A 222-Year-Old Case Still Relevant for Modern Insurance Claims appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This is Florida law regarding when an insurance company must start investigating an insurance claim: 3)(a) Unless otherwise provided by the policy of insurance or by law, within 7 days after an insurer receives proof-of-loss statements, the insurer shall begin such investigation as is reasonably necessary unless the failure to begin such investigation (..)

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Many insureds and even insured representatives have never dealt with a flood insurance claim and the intricacies of the National Flood Insurance Program. Resources are available at … The post Navigating Flood Insurance Claims from Hurricane Helene appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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