Appraisal in Wisconsin

Some disputes between property owners and insurers are litigated (court hearings and trials), while others are sent to an alternative forum. That alternative is appraisal, a process that I outline here. Years ago, the Wisconsin Legislature endorsed appraisal as an...

Repair Deadlines

Insurance policies often include a deadline to complete repairs. This post discusses how property owners should think about such a deadline when an insurer claims the deadline has expired, thus it will not pay depreciation (replacement cost value). Deadlines to...

Neutrality Is Everything

Resources are finite. Property owners and their advocates need to allocate resources correctly.  People do not have time for wild goose chases.  Of all the wise fights to fight, perhaps the wisest and most cost effective is to push hard for a true, neutral umpire in...