Kenneth Kan – October 8, 2013 Yesterday Chip Merlin hosted a webinar on proof of loss issues specific to flood claims. An important takeaway from the webinar was that you have to be absolutely meticulous in completing the proof of loss form. One mistake on a flood proof of loss can jeopardize the claim. For… Continue reading When Can an Insurer Reject a Proof of Loss in California?
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The 60 day Rule on Proofs of Loss
Nicole Vinson – June 22, 2013 If you have a property damage loss in North Carolina, the most important thing you need to do is make sure your family is safe and not in a dangerous situation. When filing a claim, one of the most important things you need to do is find out the… Continue reading The 60 day Rule on Proofs of Loss
Appraisal in Flood Claims
Robert Trautmann – May 19, 2013 Hurricane Sandy has brought about a number of changes to New Jersey and the rest of the tri-state area. It appears to be bringing about some changes – or clarifications – at FEMA as well. This week FEMA released a bulletin concerning appraisal of flood claims under the National… Continue reading Appraisal in Flood Claims
Proof of Loss Issues in New Jersey
Robert Trautman – February 21, 2013 Thanks to Hurricane Sandy, many property owners in New Jersey are making their first ever claims on their homeowners’ or flood insurance policies. They are faced for the first time with preparing and submitting a Proof of Loss. In this post, I address the requirement for a Proof of… Continue reading Proof of Loss Issues in New Jersey
Proof of Loss Requirements In New York State–Part 2
Shaun Marker – February 24, 2013 Last week, I wrote about the importance of timely submitting the proof of loss in first-party property insurance cases. This is particularly true in the New York, which is known as a “strict compliance” state. That means proofs of loss must be submitted timely according to the terms of… Continue reading Proof of Loss Requirements In New York State–Part 2