HB 1310, also known as the “Protect My Home” law, has been introduced in Georgia. If passed, this bill will amend Chapter 32 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to ensure fair claim payment to policyholders. With 16 sponsors, this bill has the potential to transform the property damage claim process […]
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When a property damage insurance claim is wrongfully denied or underpaid, the costs associated with getting a fair payment often fall on the policyholder. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of Public Adjusters, appraisers, and other subject matter experts that must prove the insurance company made an error in judgment. The burden
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Policyholders with a metal roof need to pay careful attention to policy details – especially the SafeCo cosmetic damage exclusion related to hail damage. Hail storms have not just increased in frequency over the past decade but size as well. As a result, states like Colorado can expect several massive hail events each year, a
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As the threat of massive hail storms increases, so does the amount of cosmetic damage exclusions in insurance policies. Exclusions are one way insurance carriers limit coverage and reduce claim payout. Cosmetic damage exclusions usually apply to metal roofs but also siding, windows, and other exterior components. If the insurance carrier determines the damage is
Despite new laws going into effect this year to reform the insurance industry in Florida, thousands of policyholders are getting notices of rate hikes this month. Some increases are as high as 60% compared to last year. In addition, thousands more are getting notices of non-renewals due to their roof’s age and are scrambling to
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In February, winter storm Uri swept through Texas and left a trail of destruction costing an estimated $18B in repairs. Almost six months later, many policyholders are still waiting on repairs from their insurance company. Some are still living in hotels, unable to move back home due to the extent of the damage. The situation
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Are insurance carriers asking engineers to falsify reports and deny valid claims? If so, how widespread is this practice? A recent investigation into property damage claims in Texas found that third-party engineers working for USAA doctored engineer reports to deny valid claims. In every instance, the claim adjuster recommended full roof replacements on homes damaged
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Insurance companies exert their power and influence in the property damage claim process through lobbying efforts to ensure local and state laws work in their favor. The passing of SB-76 in Florida is just one recent example. Carriers spent millions of dollars convincing lawmakers to pass bills that will ultimately cost property owners more and
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David Miller is the owner of Miller Public Adjusters in Wisconsin and a National Board Advisor for the American Adjuster Association. Proposed Senate Bill 434 (SB 434) limits the discretion and autonomy of a municipality to issue a raze order for an insured dwelling that has damage caused by a covered peril under the insurance
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It was a busy legislative session this year in Louisiana and for policyholders across the state still trying to recover from hurricanes that hit in 2020. Over ten insurance reform bills were introduced, and among those that passed are HB591 (referred to as ACT 345) and HB457 (referred to as ACT 402). These new laws
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