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All you need to know about the state of the insurance industry in Florida and how you will be treated in a large loss claim is in this one article in the latest Insurance Journal.

Complaints About Florida Insurers Have More Than Doubled in 5 Years, or Have They? Consumer complaints about property-casualty insurers in Florida have more than doubled in the last five years and are on track to reach a new high in

This is a must watch from Senator Josh Hawley to major insurance companies!

WATCH: Josh Hawley Rips Insurance Companies for Lowballing Disaster Victims Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) ripped into insurance companies for lowballing disaster victims who paid premiums but received paltry compensation.

Please take a moment to read this important article and learn more about government and big insurance teaming up to short change you in catastrophic insurance claims.

The Façade of Consumer Protection: How Florida's Political Leadership Continues to Favor Insurance Companies Over Policyholders — Are Florida’s Politicians in Bed with the Insurance Industry? | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog October 23, 2024 While Jimmy Patronis and Governor DeSantis trumpet their latest emergency rule as consumer protection following the CBS 60 Minutes Expose noted in CBS 60

With the passing of hurricane Helene, it is now time to begin the rebuilding process. Please do not take on a large loss insurance claim alone. Take a moment to see what some insurers did to their clients after Ian.

CBS 60 Minutes Exposes Alleged Insurance Company Fraud: Adjusters Reveal Altered Hurricane Damage Estimates by Claims Management | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog September 30, 2024 In a shocking exposé aired last night on CBS's 60 Minutes, allegations of widespread insurance fraud by insurance companies following Hurricane Ian were

This is a very important notice from Jimmy Patronis and the Florida Department of Financial Services which oversees all things insurance in the state of Florida. Please, do not take on large scale insurance claims alone. That said, be sure to properly vet any Public Adjuster you are considering for representation.

Florida Department of Financial Services Recognizes The Value of Licensed Public Insurance Adjusters | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog August 13, 2024 In a breaking development, the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued the following: This is a major announcement and puts an end to the

I've always prided Sharkey Public Insurance Adjusting and my role as owner and primary adjuster as a fiduciary to my clients. Thank you to Chip Merlin for this great posting.

Ethics For Public Adjusters—What Does Acting as a Fiduciary Mean? | Merlin Law Group Some states seem to be indicating that public adjusters act as fiduciaries for their policyholder clients. For example, Kentucky states that all adjusters

I have always had a reputation within the insurance industry as being fair and a staunch advocate for my clients. It is nice to receive confirmation from that industry.

An Unprecedented Move: The Insurance Industry Speaks Positively About Public Insurance Adjusters | Merlin Law Group Mark on your calendar: October 24, 2023, at 2:45 pm CST. This is when the three insurance company trade organizations said something favorable about

Hurricane season is drawing to a close, but it's always good to be prepared in the event of a late season storm. Take a minute to browse the latest from our friends at Farah and Farah.

Hurricane Prep: Before, During, and After the Storm | Farah & Farah Knowing what to do before, during, and after a hurricane can make all the difference. Farah details what you need to know to limit the potential damage of a hurricane—learn more here.

The State of Florida Department of Insurance used to keep track of and rank Florida's insurance providers from worst to first based on customer complaints. This news outlet is taking over...

Which insurance carriers are Florida homeowners complaining about? Since January, Florida customers have made more than 7,000 complaints about their property insurance carriers' response to Hurricane Ian claims.

Now even the Insurance Agents are saying the quiet part out loud...

All Insurance Agencies Admit Insurance Company Claims Service Has Materially Deteriorated Over the Last Three Years | Merlin Law Group An article, E&O Claim Frequency Is Increasing, written by an insurance industry consultant, Chris Burand, and published in the Insurance Journal,

This article from Chip Merlin sums up what is happening regarding the "hot mess" that is the State of Florida insurance industry.

Florida Public Records Disclosures Prove Insurance Companies Are Mistreating Policyholders—What About Making Laws Allowing Consumers To Do Something About It? | Merlin Law Group The Florida Republican leadership is in bed with the insurance industry. Republican Donald Trump said so yesterday, as noted in yesterday’s post, Donald

With the absolute boondoggle that is the state of the insurance market in Florida right now, this could be one of the most important posts you read today. Please don't let the insurance company deprive you of what you are owed...

Insurance Company Corrupt Claims Culture Exposed by Washington Post | Merlin Law Group One investigative journalist, Brianna Sacks, of the Washington Post, has uncovered and exposed more corruption by Florida insurance companies than all the