Tag: Property Insurance Claims

Now That Insurers Can’t Legally Enforce Their $5,000 Wildfire Smoke Damage Caps, What Have They Done To Make Up For Their Unanticipated Losses?

Daniel Verhoff | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | September 12, 2019 Many insurance companies thought they would have to pay no more than $5,000 for each California wildfire claim but are ending up paying hundreds of thousands if not millions. These companies sought to reduce their exposure to wildfire losses by capping their liability for wildfire… Continue reading Now That Insurers Can’t Legally Enforce Their $5,000 Wildfire Smoke Damage Caps, What Have They Done To Make Up For Their Unanticipated Losses?

Are Market Conduct Examiners Listening to Common Property Insurance Claims Complaints?

Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | March 18, 2019 Market conduct examinations of insurance company claims practices are important. Do you think that examiners are listening to the same repetitive complaints I hear from policyholders, contractors, roofers, public adjusters and other lawyers at the various seminars and trade shows I attend? Many market… Continue reading Are Market Conduct Examiners Listening to Common Property Insurance Claims Complaints?