The Insurance Appraisal

THE INSURANCE APPRASIAL Appraisal is an out-of-court dispute resolution process that resolves the amount of loss with finality. You can think of an appraisal as being like arbitration. In fact, in two of the three states where I am licensed the rules that govern the...

Understanding the Cooperation Clause

Insured property owners have a duty to cooperate with an insurance company’s investigation of a claim as outlined in their policy. Often referred to as the cooperation clause because it helps property owners understand how they must cooperate with an insurer....

What Is An Examination Under Oath?

What Is An Examination Under Oath?  An examination under oath, or EUO, is an insurance company’s opportunity to learn more about you and your claim. Property owners are required to sit for an examination under oath under the terms of an insurance company’s policy....

The Claims Process 101

Insurance claims are a process and are not always quick and easy. The following is an overview of the claims process and how it unfolds. The claim After property damage due to hail, wind, fire or water, property owners must contact their insurer to make a claim....