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Joint Alert: Our Response to the 2022 Insurance Reforms
December 21, 2022
Insurance Reforms , Insurance
Client Alert: Insurers Continue to Scrutinize ACV/RCV Provisions
January 19, 2022
Insurance, ACV Provisions, RCV Provisions
Berger Singerman’s 2021 Annual Hurricane Season Survey
June 25, 2021
Hurricane Preparedness Week , Atlantic Hurricane Season, Insurance, Hurricane Insurance Claims
Berger Singerman’s 2021 Annual Hurricane Season Survey polled more than 1,800 business owners and residents in South Florida. The results are alarming and prove that many are not ready to brace the season.
Harsh Weather Defies Construction Industry in Florida
June 23, 2021
Adam E. Richards
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Insurance, Construction Delays , Construction Litigation
Given the amount of unprecedented ‘disasters’ we have had this past year and the COVID-19 pandemic directly affecting the construction industry with supply shortages and delays, there is simply no better time to be ready for severe storms than yesterday. Hurricanes have caused damage to all kinds of construction and infrastructure in the US, most recently in Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico. With supplies so scarce, industry-wide delays and contractors already weary, what legal measures can businesses and homeowners alike take to assure they are not left out to dry?
Call to Action Florida Consumers and Businesses
April 13, 2021
Michael J. Higer
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Homeowner's Insurance, Insurance
Florida’s Senate has just passed SB 76--major legislation which, if likewise passed by the House and signed by the Governor, would substantially and negatively affect the rights and remedies of every homeowner and business owner in Florida.
Responding to a Hail Loss
March 3, 2021
Madelyn Rodriguez
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Hailstorm , Insurance, Weather Week
While climate change effects on weather phenomena, including hail, are still emerging, some researchers believe that the hailstorm incidences are spreading into areas previously untouched by hail. In contrast, many others predict that climate change will result in increasingly severe hailstorms.
Are you weather ready? Understanding your Coverage
March 2, 2021
Michael J. Higer
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Weather Week , Wind Created Openings, Insurance
It’s raining outside and he winds are howling. There are water leaks throughout your home and you are running around your home trying to dry up the puddles and wipe down the watermarks and stains. All the while, you are thinking as soon as the day breaks, you are going to call your insurance company to report the obvious water damage to your home so that it can assist you in making the necessary repairs by paying for the damage.
Business Interruption Claims and the Virus
November 16, 2020
Michael J. Higer
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Insurance, COVID-19
Since March, when businesses of all types came to a screeching halt, there have been approximately 1,200 lawsuits filed in the United States against insurance companies seeking recoveries for their business losses.
Significant Changes Coming to the Florida Building Code
November 9, 2020
Jeffrey S. Wertman and Gina Clausen Lozier
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Construction, Florida Construction, Building Codes , Insurance
The Florida Building Code seeks to establish unified and consistent minimum standards in the design, construction and compliance processes, and regulations for the safety, health, and general welfare of building occupants. The Code also protects property investments and saves the state and local governments money in mitigation costs linked to natural disasters, including hurricanes.
Vlog: Coronavirus Pandemic: How Businesses Should Track and Document Their Losses with Insurance Team and Forensic Accountant Jake Parsons
April 7, 2020
COVID-19, Coronavirus, Insurance
How Businesses Should Track and Document their Losses
Alternative Dispute Resolution For Your Hurricane Claim
June 12, 2019
Christopher B. Choquette
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Insurance, Hurricane Insurance Claims
It has been almost two years since Hurricane Irma hit and eight months since Hurricane Michael. While some Florida policyholders are still waiting for a decision from their insurance company, the majority of claims have either been paid or denied
Florida Appellate Court Says Substantial Compliance Sufficient
October 22, 2018
Christopher B. Choquette
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Appellate Litigation, Insurance
A Florida appellate court issued a significant opinion for Florida’s policyholders. In Himmel v. Avatar Property & Casualty Insurance Company, the Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a summary judgment a trial court had entered against an insured for failing to comply with the conditions in the insurance policy and ruled there were factual issues