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Florida’s 3rd DCA Analyzes Whether a Public Adjuster Who Receives Contingency Fee can Act as a “Disinterested” Appraiser

Is it possible for a public adjuster to be considered disinterested in the outcome of...

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Eleventh Circuit Ruling Interpreting “Direct Physical Loss” is a Win for Insurers and Could Impact Coronavirus Business Interruption Claims

The Takeaway As coronavirus business interruption claims continue to be filed and make their way...

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Florida 3rd DCA Clarifies Duties of Insurance Carriers for Policy Change Notifications to Insureds

On June 2, 2020, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal put insurers on notice...

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Impact of Florida’s New Assignment of Benefits Law: HB 7065

On April 26, 2019, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Florida House Bill 7065....

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3 Ways Insurance Companies Can Navigate the Surge of COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims

The global health emergency caused by COVID-19 has either disrupted or completely interrupted business operations...

Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

COVID-19: Insurance Companies Should Expect a Surge of Claims

As the spread of COVID-19 decimates private enterprises across the United States, many businesses  expect...

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Florida House Bill 301 Brings Good News for Insurance Companies

For insurance companies doing business in the state, Florida House Bill 301 offers changes that...

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Florida’s 5th DCA Allows Carrier to Compel Appraisal When Covered Loss Is Under Deductible

No payment? No problem ruled Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeal a few weeks ago...

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Four Things Insurance Companies Should Know About Florida House Bill 301

Florida House Bill 301—approved by the Florida Legislature in the 2019 Regular Session and signed...

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Defending Against Subjective Disorder Claims

This article was published in the August 2019 issue of "For the Defense,"  a journal published...