Ricky McGraw Is Going to Be a Footnote in the History of Florida Insurance Law—One Way or the Other
Ricky McGraw is no stranger to insurance legal controversy. While most defendants in a criminal fraud prosecution remain silent, an article in Florida Daily, Florida Daily Investigations: David vs. Goliath: Florida Contractor Fights Back Against Baseless Fraud Allegations, came as no surprise. The article noted, in part: In a shocking turn of events, a general contractor […]
What is the History of Market Conduct Studies?
The modern history of insurance company market conduct studies starts in the 1970s. Before this time, most examinations of insurance companies were financial and concerned solvency. This changed in the 1970s. McKinsey & Company, the same consultant for many insurers regarding their business processes, was commissioned by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to […]
Market Conduct Studies—Complaints Matter, But the Question Is How Much?
Policyholders, insurance restoration contractors, and public adjusters should liberally file consumer complaints regarding frustrations and complaints they have with state insurance commissioners. While some academic studies suggest that the statistical probability of such complaints generating a market conduct claim study will take place, my belief is that this is because there are not enough complaints […]
An interview with Kate Faulkner Part 4 » The Landlord Law Blog
This is the interview that I did with Kate on 3 January 2024. The full interview is published on our Landlord Law podcast but I am putting out the interview here in sections. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. In this part, we discuss whether the Renters Reform Bill will become law […]
P.L.A.N. Property Loss Appraiser & Umpire Certification Conference in Denver
Steve Badger has been on a LinkedIn roll lately. So, Larry Bache is joining me in an effort to corral his rhetoric at the P.L.A.N. Property Loss Appraiser & Umpire Conference next week in Denver. Colorado has some of the country’s most unique and difficult appraiser and umpire qualification requirements. So, if you do appraisal work […]
Landlord Law Newsround #327 » The Landlord Law Blog
Welcome to Landlord Law Newsround let’s see what has been happening in the housing news this week. Are specialist housing courts the way forward? Propertymark has called for specialist housing courts with expert housing judges who can expediate cases and maintain a high standard which would be to the benefit of both landlords and tenants […]
California Public Adjusters Legislative Conference in Sacramento, February 27 and 28
One of the easiest and best presentations I will make this year will be on February 27 at the California Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (CAPIA) Legislative Conference in Sacramento. The topic is “Update to Significant California Property Insurance Legislation Recently Enacted.” California public adjusters will not want to miss it. Amy Bach and Chip Merlin […]