Joshua Tumen and Marissa Cunha | Property Insurance Law Observer In Deja Realty Corp. v. Travelers Indemnity Company of America, 2026 WL 683303 (S.D.N.Y. 2026), the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted summary judgment to the insurer, holding that the insured’s year-long delay in providing notice of property damage violated the… Continue reading Court Finds Late Notice an Absolute Bar to Coverage in Property Claim
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Expert Witness Analysis: Reasonable Care and Causation in Frozen Pipe Claims
Advise & Consult, Inc. Based on my review of the facts, policy language, and the court’s analysis in Hill v. Farmers Property & Casualty Insurance Co., [1] this matter provides a clear illustration of how courts evaluate “reasonable care to maintain heat” provisions and ensuing loss arguments in frozen pipe claims arising from extreme winter conditions.… Continue reading Expert Witness Analysis: Reasonable Care and Causation in Frozen Pipe Claims
How To Handle The Pro Se Plaintiff: Practical Guidance For Claims Professionals
Douglas MacKimm | Drew Eckl Farnham Much like in life, the business of insurance defense is about the cards we are dealt with. The more experience you have, the easier it is to know the good cards, the bad cards and how to play them. But what happens when you are dealt with a “wildcard”? This is what it can feel like when matched against a self-represented,… Continue reading How To Handle The Pro Se Plaintiff: Practical Guidance For Claims Professionals
Claims Handling Breakdowns From LA Wildfires One Year on
Dan Veroff | Claims Journal It’s been more than a year since the Palisades and Eaton Fires in Los Angeles, and attorneys who work in first‑party property claims are still seeing a steady rise in disputes. That trend isn’t slowing down anytime soon—these claims will continue moving from adjusters’ desks into legal disputes for at… Continue reading Claims Handling Breakdowns From LA Wildfires One Year on
Insurance Appraisal Protocols Under the Microscope: Why Execution Still Matters
Advise & Consult There has long been debate in the insurance world over whether detailed appraisal memoranda and protocols help or hinder the appraisal process. Some argue these documents preserve the integrity of appraisals and reduce disputes. Others believe they invite post-appraisal litigation. A recent federal court decision offers an important reminder that, regardless of… Continue reading Insurance Appraisal Protocols Under the Microscope: Why Execution Still Matters