As a follow-up to yesterday’s post, California is Not a Valued Policy Law State—California Has a Valued Policy Law for Valued Policies, it is instructive to understand the underlying reasons why valued policy laws were made. State legislators enacted valued policy laws in the late 19th century with significant debate. The insurance industry was dead set …
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California is Not a Valued Policy Law State—California Has a Valued Policy Law for Valued Policies
I always try to keep an open mind when I am told something and I do not think it is right based on experience. Two public adjusters sent me articles saying California is a valued policy law state. California is not a valued policy law state. California has a valued policy law for valued policies. The ……
The Rising Insurance Crisis: Advocating for Policyholders Beyond the Courtroom—Dr. Phil Primetime with Steven Bush
Millions of Americans have faced an escalating crisis with their homeowners’ insurance. Premiums have soared, and coverage options have dwindled, leaving countless families vulnerable to financial ruin. The recent Dr. Phil Primetime episode, The Shocking Truth Behind Rising Insurance Rates, exposed the systemic issues driving this crisis, highlighting personal stories of loss and struggle. As ……
Is Allstate Taking Advantage of Policyholders?
As a loyal policyholder, you expect your insurance provider to prioritize your safety, security, and trust. Yet recent allegations against Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, paint a troubling picture of invasive business practices that betray consumer confidence. If the claims within the Texas lawsuit 1 are accurate, Allstate has been secretly collecting sensitive driver data ……
Badger Bazookas Merlin!
I lost an entire appraisal debate in the first few minutes against Good ‘ole Steve Badger. Simply knocked out. Badger got up early in the morning and read yesterday’s post, Participate In Your Democracy—Even If You Are Called a Bazooka. He must be taking some type of mind-enhancing drug because his creativity has never been keener. ……
Participate In Your Democracy—Even If You Are Called a Bazooka!
Florida’s insurance commissioner, Michael Yaworsky, referred to me yesterday as a Bazooka! As a kid, I pretended to be a bazooka soldier when playing on various military bases where my father was stationed. I am not exactly certain what was meant, and neither did others in my firm when this was raised. He said this ……
Unseen Smoke and Visual Ash Dangers from Wildfires
John Putnam wrote an article warning about the dangers of smoke following wildfires, titled, Wildfire Smoke Claims: A Hidden Postwildfire Catastrophe. I made similar warnings in Wildfires Leave Dangerous Health Risks In Surviving Buildings. Putnam’s article gets right to the point: Where there is fire, there is smoke! Why is it most people see the ……
Panel Discussion on Homeowner’s Property Insurance Cost Drivers
The Florida House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee is holding a “Panel Discussion on Homeowner’s Property Insurance Cost Drivers.” I will participate as a panelist. I am writing this post hoping a few of the Committee members or their staff may have the opportunity to read it during this legislative session. The job of a legislator is not ……
The California Fair Plan: A Guarantee Against Bankruptcy Amidst Los Angeles Wildfires
I was recently asked on a FoxNews interview whether policyholders with California’s Fair Plan will be paid if it runs out of money. The wildfires in Los Angeles have caused widespread devastation, leading to concerns among policyholders and others about whether the California FAIR Plan can fulfill its obligations. Misleading reports have fueled fears that ……