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State Farm Wins Texas Worn-Out Roof Damage Case: Lesson About Texas Hail Damage Cases, Expert Testimony, and the Very Unique Texas Concurrent Causation Rule

Nov 30, 2024 By Chip Merlin

State Farm Wins Alabama Worn Out Roof Damage Case: Lesson About Hail Damage Cases, Expert Testimony, and Investigation Standards

Nov 29, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Giving Thanks for What Truly Matters

Nov 28, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Appraisal Award Vacated Due to Appraiser’s “Flat Fee” Schedule that Functions as a Prohibited Contingency Fee

Nov 27, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Jimmy Patronis Trades Florida’s Insurance Crisis for Congressional Bid

Nov 27, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Florida Insurance Regulators Perfect Their Aim—At the Wrong Target! Shooting the Messenger Instead of Fixing the Problem

Nov 26, 2024 By Chip Merlin

A Surprising Twist and Swirl in High-End Fire and Smoke Case: Alabama Court Allows Tort of Outrage Claim Against Chubb While Dismissing Bad Faith

Nov 25, 2024 By Chip Merlin

When Is a Policy “Blanket”? A Recent Court Decision Shows It’s Not Always Clear Cut

Nov 24, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Inflation Guard Endorsements: A Possible Double-Edged Sword for Property Insurance Coverage

Nov 23, 2024 By Chip Merlin

Let’s Play “Guess the Umpire!”

Nov 22, 2024 By Chip Merlin

When Proof Is Everything: The Lesson About a Cow Loss in Nebraska and Filing a Proof of Loss

Nov 21, 2024 By Chip Merlin

When Do Insurance Company Lobbyists and Trade Association Supporters Lie About Insurance Fraud Statistics? Every Time They Say or Write Anything

Nov 20, 2024 By Chip Merlin