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One of the nice things about having insurance is that it’s there when an accident or emergency happens. It’s frustrating, though, when the insurance you purchased doesn’t offer the benefits that you were promised. If you purchased surge insurance in the past, then...
When you think of Florida, pleasant thoughts of warm sunshine, gentle waves, and palm trees probably come to mind. People from across the country often vacation in Florida to unwind from the stress of everyday life. Local residents will tell you, however, that it only...
In Pin-Pon Corp. v. Landmark American Insurance Company, 2020 U.S.Dist. LEXIS 100072 June 5, 2020), Pin-Pon had brought a single cause of action against Landmark for Statutory Bad Faith in violation of Fla. Stat. § 624.155(1)(b)(1), after years of litigation and a judgment in its favor. Landmark moved to dismiss the bad faith complaint on the grounds that Pin-Pon failed to comply with…
We are quickly approaching the three-year mark for Hurricane Irma which made landfall on September 10, 2017. Hurricane Irma may seem like a distant memory, but some homeowners are continue dealing with the aftermath of the storm. Policyholders are still working on repairing their property due to issues obtaining insurance benefits, claim disputes and delayed payments, and continue to find…
Pay Close Attention to Your Policy Renewal – Third DCA Ruling Could Affect Claims Made Prior to 2018 By: Allison Cucinotta, Esq. A recent ruling from Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal addresses revisions made to Florida insurance law governing advance written notice by the insurer. The decision is concerning for policyholders, potentially limiting their coverage and costing them a…
There have been thousands of people impacted by Hurricane Michael in a life altering way. I have had several friends and former/current clients in the area reach out to me and ask basic insurance questions on how to handle their insurance claims post-storm. I have included a basic check list below of “to-dos” when facing an insurance claim. Please use…
Today (Oct. 14, 2018), Governor Rick Scott directed Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier to take every action authorized pursuant to Executive Order 18-276 to provide additional protections to support recovery efforts in the areas of the state impacted by Hurricane Michael. Governor Scott and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis have made it clear that the expectation for Florida’s insurance companies is to…
Picture credit to Southwest Farm Press .Hurricane season started months ago. Are you prepared? If the answer is no, there’s no judgment here. Trust me, I fully understand that life gets in the way of many things…especially things that seem unimportant or unnecessary...
Almost 2 years ago, the Tampa Bay area was hit hard by Hurricane Hermine, leaving a substantial amount of homeowners and businessowners with property damage. Amongst the devastation was substantial overflows of sewage from area treatment and sewer plants that were overwhelmed by heavy rains, resulting in sewage overflowing into our streets, homes, and businesses resulting in substantial losses.Most insurance…
Published by FAPIA on October 19, 2017. view article here http://campaign.r20.constantco… Beware of Offers That Are Too Good To Be True Some attorneys have been offering public adjusters “free services” by way of non-contingency fee contracts with fees paid directly by the carrier.These deals are bad for so many reasons. While they may seem nice and glamorous they are so bad…