Claims Adjusters Should State and Provide the Reasons and Evidence for Partial or Entire Claim Denial
Following up on Matt Stalcup’s post, “Is an Insurance Policy Non-Shareable Work Product?” I kept thinking about the crucial role all insurance adjusters play in the claims process. Company and independent adjusters are the bridge between policyholders and treasuries of insurance companies. The policyholder surplus monies are there for the policyholders so that claims can […]
What Makes an Appraiser Disqualified in California? Attend the IAUA Appraisal Conference in Marina del Rey
The Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association (IAUA) will hold a one-day certification course in Marina Del Ray next Thursday, March 14. The IAUA generally teaches national issues, techniques and ethics involving appraisal. However, there will be a special presentation on California issues involving appraisal presented by attorney insurance defense attorney Larry Arnold and policyholder attorney Joel […]
Landlord Law Newsround #330 » The Landlord Law Blog
Another week, another Newsround, and with the budget in the mix this week let’s see what has been trending in the housing news this week. But first: Is the Renters Reform Bill on the brink of collapse? This was alleged in an article in the Sun newspaper. This claims that Michael Gove is being held […]
Understanding the NAIC—Is the NAIC a Trade Organization for the Insurance Industry?
NAIC, National Association of Insurance Commissioners What exactly is the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)? How should the public understand this institution, its history, and role within the insurance marketplace and as an organization watching out for policyholders? In a 1995 joint meeting of the NAIC and the National Coalition of Insurance Legislatures (NCOIL), […]
Carbon Sequestration Can Combat Global Warming, Sometimes in Unexpected Ways — Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law Blog — March 6, 2024
Whether by land, by sea or through human innovation, carbon sequestration is likely coming to (or already happening in) a destination near you. As our planet, overdosed on greenhouse gases, battles climate disasters, a logical solution is to simply stop pumping carbon dioxide into the air. Legislation worldwide is aimed at that target, but […]
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (3/6/24) – Steep Drop in Commercial Real Estate Investment, Autonomous Robots Being Developed for Construction Projects, and Treasury Department Proposes Regulation for Real Estate Professionals
In our latest roundup, major league sports franchises turn to real estate to increase their value, the Associated Builders and Contractors releases a guide on artificial intelligence, New York City helps landlords convert empty office space into housing, and more! The Treasury Department proposed a regulation that would require real estate professionals to report information […]
What Does “The Work of Adjusting Insurance Claims Engages The Public Trust” Mean?
Florida insurance regulations make the following applicable to all adjusters, public insurance adjusters, and public adjuster apprentices: Code of Ethics. The work of adjusting insurance claims engages the public trust. An adjuster shall put the duty for fair and honest treatment of the claimant above the adjuster’s own interests in every instance.1 I have read […]