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Is This Episode a Deepfake? – What’s Brewing Podcast (Episode 9)

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. In this special episode...

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Is This Episode a Deepfake? – What’s Brewing Podcast (Episode 9)

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. In this special episode...

National plan for structural resiliency

What is the comprehensive plan for structural resilience to natural disasters? Resilience extends beyond individual buildings and cities; it requires a regional and...

Understanding Coverage Essentials for Businesses

Also known as business insurance, this specialized coverage acts as a shield against a spectrum of potential threats, including property damage, liability issues,...

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Allstate announces quarterly dividend payable Jan. 2, 2025

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 14, 2024 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced today its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.92...

Renaissance vs. ASNOA Insurance – Which Agency Network is Right for You?

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. As an independent agent, you...

Chicken and Cattle Claims: Why Public Adjusters Need to Master the Nuances of Agricultural Insurance

Chip Merlin was talking to me about litigating the largest independent chicken egg loss claim ever in Texas. He told me that he...

The Construction Costs to Investigate the Full Extent of a Covered Loss Should Be Covered

Why do some insurance companies nickel and dime their customers who have sustained a covered property loss? I was thinking about that while...

Is Your Distribution Network Built to Scale?

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Assess your distribution channels’ ability to...

Florida Insurance Department Receives Strong Responses to Emergency Estimating Rule – A Call for Common Sense Changes

Yesterday, I submitted comments to Florida’s Department of Financial Services regarding Emergency Rule 69BER24-4. 1 The overwhelming response from insurance professionals, public adjusters,...

Transforming Insurance Operations Across All Lines of Business with Underwriter Link

This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. In today’s fast-paced insurance market, underwriters...

Appraiser Qualifications and Bad Faith Suits Against Policyholders in California—Chubb’s Attempt to Vacate Huge Glass Fire Appraisal Award Largely Fails

In a significant victory for policyholders, a federal magistrate in Northern California recently rejected most of Federal Insurance Company’s (aka Chubb) attempts to...

Property Managers and Commercial Owners Beware: Insurance Placement Should List the Property Owner as a Named Insured

A recent federal appellate decision serves as a stark reminder for property managers about the importance of properly structuring insurance coverage for their...

The Insurance Industry’s Profitable Paradox: Why We Need Financially Strong Insurance Companies (Even Though They Sometimes Drive Me Crazy)

As someone who has spent decades battling insurance companies over wrongful claims practices, it might seem strange that I’m writing about the importance...

Hurricane Appraisal Gone Wrong: Umpire’s Contingent Fee Structure Leads to Vacated Award and Lawsuit

A recent lawsuit filed in Lee County, Florida, highlights a cautionary tale about appraisal umpire compensation that resulted in a vacated award and...

Policyholders, Public Adjusters, and Contractors Beware! Marshall Fire Claims Set to Expire on December 30, 2024 – What You Need to Know Now

On December 30, 2021, Coloradans in Boulder County experienced the most devastating and destructive wildfire in the state’s history. It is estimated that...