Monthly Archives: December 2021
Supreme Court Opts Not To Hear Appraisal Case
Most homeowners insurance policies require that the parties submit to an appraisal, in the event that coverage is accepted, but there is a dispute about value, or the amount of damages. A hot issue in appraisals is whether a public adjuster can serve as the appraiser. The Arguments on Both Sides Insurance companies say… Read More »
The Right To Repair Means The Insurance Company Needs To Repair Correctly
We have written in the past about the differences between policies that allow an insurance company to fix or repair your damage themselves, as opposed to other kinds of policies, which may allow you to hire your own contractors, oversee the repairs, fix or repair the property and then seek reimbursement. It used to… Read More »
When Can Your Homeowners Insurance Company Cancel Or Not Renew You?
Living in Florida, where there are storms and other catastrophes, one thing is unfortunately common in the world of homeowners insurance: Cancellations of your insurance policy. Unlike other kinds of insurance, where we figure we aren’t at risk unless we make claims (or too many of them), with homeowners insurance, it is often the… Read More »