Fire Insurance Claims – What you need to know
An interview with a fire insurance expert witness and attorney explaining what fire insurance is and the policy holders rights.
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Fire Insurance: Rebuilding Your Home after a Fire
Need to know about rebuilding your home after a fire? We provide answers to some frequently asked questions and an interview with an experienced industry professional. Learn about common problems after a fire, policy issues, and the claims process by clicking here.
→ Read MoreShould I give an insurance adjuster my social security number?
You should never give an insurance adjuster your social security number — you are not required to provide it and generally, it is not necessary for an adjuster to have it. No one, other than a taxing authority, has a right to that number since it is the ‘key’ to your entire life, and now, the insurance company knows more about who you are, some of which could be damaging to you in any claims.
→ Read MoreIf I am sued, can my insurance company settle the case without my consent?
If I am sued, can my insurance company settle the case without my consent?
→ Read MoreFire Insurance Bad Faith Lawsuit – North Dakota Couple Awarded $2.3M
A North Dakota couple was awarded $2.3 million in an insurance bad faith case against American Family Insurance after the insurer refused to honor their insurance policy for fire damage.
→ Read MoreIf I am sued, does my insurance company defend me in court?
If I am sued, does my insurance company defend me in court?
→ Read MoreWhat is a reservation of rights letter?
Most people purchase home, automobile, or some other type of liability insurance in the belief that if they are ever sued, the insurance company will represent them and pay on the claim, if needed. Unfortunately, many people do not quite grasp the limitations contained in the fine print of their insurance agreement until they receive a reservation of rights letter from their insurance company. The reservation of rights letter usually serves as a notice that your insurance company has reserved its right to deny coverage at a later date based on the terms of your insurance policy.
→ Read MoreWhat does it mean to have an insurable interest in something?
A person has an insurable interest in something when loss or damage to it would cause that person to suffer a financial loss or certain other kinds of losses. In order to exercise an insurable interest, a party must take out an insurance policy protecting the item.
→ Read MoreHiring an ERISA Attorney: Why Experience Matters
The complexities of ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, are great and generally require the counsel of an experienced attorney whose practice focuses on ERISA to guide you through the process. This article explains how an attorney can help.
→ Read MoreERISA Denial Letters: Clues To Where The Treasure Lies
When your benefits claim is denied, you’ll get a letter stating why. This letter, according to Ron Dean, a California attorney who has been practicing ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) law for over 35 years, contains crucial information that can be used to appeal that denial. In fact, Dean says that the denial letter itself is going to give you clues as to where the treasure lies buried.
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