Category: Insurance Claims

In Sandy’s Aftermath, A New York Congressman Proposes A Bill To Eliminate Anti-Concurrent Cause Provisions From Policies In New York

Shaun Marker – May 27, 2013 Those involved with Sandy claims in New York have likely become familiar with anti-concurrent cause provisions in property insurance policies. These provisions are favored by insurance carriers to support denials of coverage for hurricane losses. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder recently proposed a bill (A07455) which would outlaw anticoncurrent policy provisions… Continue reading In Sandy’s Aftermath, A New York Congressman Proposes A Bill To Eliminate Anti-Concurrent Cause Provisions From Policies In New York

Third Circuit Follows Pennsylvania Law – Damage Caused by Faulty Workmanship Does Not Arise From An Occurrence

Tred R. Eyerly – May 1, 2013 The Third Circuit followed Pennsylvania law in determining that damage caused by faulty workmanship did not arise from an occurrence. Zurich Am. Ins. Co. v. R. M. Shoemaker Co., 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 6093 (3d Cir. March 27, 2013). The County sued R. M. Shoemaker, alleging faulty construction… Continue reading Third Circuit Follows Pennsylvania Law – Damage Caused by Faulty Workmanship Does Not Arise From An Occurrence

Appraisal in Flood Claims

Robert Trautmann – May 19, 2013 Hurricane Sandy has brought about a number of changes to New Jersey and the rest of the tri-state area. It appears to be bringing about some changes – or clarifications – at FEMA as well. This week FEMA released a bulletin concerning appraisal of flood claims under the National… Continue reading Appraisal in Flood Claims

North Dakota Court Determines Inadvertent Faulty Workmanship is an “Occurrence”

Tred R. Eyerly – April 24, 2013 Joining what it called the majority of jurisdictions, the North Dakota Supreme Court found that damage caused by faulty workmanship can be an “occurrence.” K&L Homes, Inc. v. Am. Family Mutual Ins. Co., 2013 N.D. LEXIS 61 (N.D. April 5, 2013). The insured, K&L,  was a general contractor… Continue reading North Dakota Court Determines Inadvertent Faulty Workmanship is an “Occurrence”

Mastering Xactimate Software is Key to CAT Adjuster Success

John O’Brien – May 7th, 2013 In your first deployment as adjuster it will very quickly become apparent what things are essential to success and what things aren’t. Gadgets are Fun, Not Necessary Equipment in general and gadgets in particular, for instance, aren’t particularly vital to your success.  You don’t need to have the latest and greatest laser… Continue reading Mastering Xactimate Software is Key to CAT Adjuster Success