by Ed Beckmann | Sep 28, 2023 | Insurance Claims, Insurance Claims 101
Bad faith is first a feeling held by a property owner. The property owner feels like the insurance company is being unfair, but that feeling may or may not lead to a claim in court. Understanding the criteria for a Wisconsin bad faith claim is necessary when it’s...
by Ed Beckmann | Aug 11, 2023 | Insurance Claims, Insurance Claims 101
Property owners facing an insurance company denial or unfair adjustment have several options. There is no need to immediately “lawyer-up” when an insurer is acting unfairly. The following are options to consider: Demand A Written Letter. Insurance companies are...
by Ed Beckmann | Jul 5, 2023 | Insurance Claims, Insurance Claims 101
WHAT IS A PROOF OF LOSS? A proof of loss is a very important document. It is a definitive statement by an insured property owner that states the cause and amount of loss for a claim. An indication of its importance is that the property owner signs the proof of loss...
by Ed Beckmann | Jun 30, 2023 | Beckmann Law, Insurance Claims, Insurance Claims 101
In the last five years several Minnesota appellate cases have shaped the law on whether interest is owed on an appraisal award and how that interest is calculated. This post provides a summary of where Minnesota law stands on calculation of interest. The first case...
by Ed Beckmann | May 31, 2023 | Fraud, Insurance Claims, Insurance Claims 101
WISCONSIN COOPERATION CLAUSES Most Wisconsin insurance policies include a cooperation clause whereby the insured property owner must produce documents and records to support an insurance claim. The insurance company can deny a valid claim when a property owner fails...
