8th Circuit: Insurer Owes for Total Loss Despite Payment for Previous Damage Claim

Jims Sams | Claims Journal In March 2019, a fire damaged Craig and Katie Shaw’s house outside the hamlet of Adams in rural southern Minnesota. Two months later—before the Shaws made repairs—a second fire burned the house to the ground. Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Co. paid $159,808.52 for the damages caused by the… Continue reading 8th Circuit: Insurer Owes for Total Loss Despite Payment for Previous Damage Claim

Navigating Florida’s Valued Policy Law – Right to Rebuild in the Statute

Shaun Marker – February 3, 2014 Those handling fire losses and dealing with Florida’s Valued Policy Law may not have come across a provision in the statute dealing with the insurance carrier’s option to rebuild. It seems counter-intuitive that a statute meant to address the measure of damages in total losses would provide a provision… Continue reading Navigating Florida’s Valued Policy Law – Right to Rebuild in the Statute

Navigating Florida’s Valued Policy Law–What Is A Total Loss?

Shaun Marker – January 27, 2014 Last week we started a discussion on Florida’s Valued Policy Law.1 Florida’s Valued Policy Law has many intricacies; too many to discuss in a single post. We will be looking at a few of the statute’s interesting parts in the next few weeks. Hopefully these discussions will cover areas… Continue reading Navigating Florida’s Valued Policy Law–What Is A Total Loss?

What Constitutes a Total Loss in Virginia?

Kenneth Kan – November 26, 2013 Late last night, I was watching Bizarre Foods, one of my favorite shows on television. For those who are not familiar with the show, it follows a plump bald headed guy who travels all over in search of interesting eats. The episode I was viewing featured the State of… Continue reading What Constitutes a Total Loss in Virginia?

What Constitutes a Total Loss in Washington?

Kenneth Kan – February 27, 2013 My most recent post was inspired by contact from an attorney in Seattle, Washington. This week, continuing with the “Total Loss” series, I decided to stay in Washington. The state is appropriately nicknamed the “Evergreen State.” If you ever visit, you will see how green it really is. If… Continue reading What Constitutes a Total Loss in Washington?

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