Condado is a diverse community in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that is 7 miles long but well known by tourists for hotels, restaurants and beaches. For the locals this area it is also known for its numerous condominiums, which were greatly affected in 2017 by Hurricane Maria. To this date, many of the insurance companies … Continue Reading
The Merlin Law Group has started a legal blog about the insurance issues that arise with Condominiums. Condominium law is an area where a little experience leads to the conclusion that there is a lot more to learn. Condominiums have unique insurance issues which we felt could better be addressed in a separate blog.… Continue Reading
Insurance coverage disputes are often decided by laws and regulations made outside the insurance contract. Insurance companies have known this for years. They employ an army of lawyers and seemingly have an unending treasury to lobby for laws and regulations that favor insurance company interests.… Continue Reading
Bill Berk called me yesterday regarding the upcoming Windstorm Conference next week. During our discussion, he mentioned that his partner, Evelyn Mercahant, won a trial for QBE against a condominium association represented by a very good trial attorney, Daniel Rosenbaum. The Association was seeking millions, but the jury awarded zero.… Continue Reading
The monthly Florida Underwriter is an excellent publication that I read to stay informed about many current issues facing the Florida insurance market. It is also very good at noting significant legal and political issues which impact insurance. Even the advertisements sometime reflect trends of insurance coverage that are significant to our clients. Two coverage issues … Continue Reading