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The Right to Appraisal
Insurance companies can be stubborn and refuse to appraise the scope of a loss.
Interest on Appraisal Awards
Insured property owners may be entitled to interest on appraisal awards.
The Duty to Mitigate
It is important to understand the principle behind the duty to mitigate and its scope when facing an insured loss.
Additional or Supplemental Coverages
Often the reason why these coverages are thought of separately is that they come with separate policy limits.
How Appraisals Should Unfold
Judges are loath to overturn an appraisal award based on the merits of the decision.
Ordinance and Law Coverage
Policyholders owe it to themselves to actually read their own policy and determine the extent of Ordinance and Law coverage.
Insurance Claim Terminology
Following is a summary of important terms property owners should know during the claims process.
What Makes a Good Contractor?
A good contractor knows these limits, and trains its sales force to honor the limitations.
Notice and Prejudice
Prejudice in this context means the insurance company has been hindered in investigating and adjusting the claim.
Old and New Damage
Does the existence of old hail or wind damage result in no coverage for the new damage?