If a picture says a thousand words, the one above certainly does. This picture was taken in the Panhandle of Florida following Hurricane Michael. This photograph may actually go so far as to imply the contractor is advertising for the practicing of law.… Continue Reading
Unauthorized practice of public adjusting issues are going to the Texas Supreme Court. Lon Smith Roofing is not giving up and filed a petition which should be read by those with interests in the property insurance claims industry. I have previously discussed this case in:… Continue Reading
I discussed the Lon Smith Roofing class action case against a contractor accused of practicing public adjusting in, Unauthorized Practice of Public Adjusting and the Lon Smith Roofing Case Should Scare Contractors and Roofers with Contingent Contracts. An appellate court reaffirmed the dangers contractors face when negotiating claims and benefits with insurance companies and contracting … Continue Reading
Joey Childress and yours truly will present a seminar of water damage claims at the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters Convention in San Antonio next week. I discussed how public adjusters can register and even get a discount for attending in Are You a Public Adjuster Who Wants to Be Better at Helping Policyholders … Continue Reading
When pursuing a claim with your insurer you should make sure the person you choose to assist you has the proper license to represent you. For property owners looking for help to file a claim it can be difficult to know exactly who has the right to speak to the insurance company on their behalf. … Continue Reading
Public Adjusters in Texas walk a fine line when it comes to assisting homeowners and avoiding the pitfalls of the unauthorized practice of law. In February of this year, the Texas Court of Appeals in Houston ruled that even though a public adjuster violated the statutory requirement of having his license number included in his … Continue Reading
Public adjusters should adjust first party claims and not third party liability claims. To do otherwise is the practice of law. I am warning public adjusters about this topic because of an email I received: Chip, good morning. we need your input on Public Adjusters doing 3rd party claims. In several of your presentations I … Continue Reading
The Texas Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (TAPIA) held its first meeting in Houston, Texas, yesterday. I was happy to see that the organization has dedicated itself to a mission of protecting policyholders. I was also happy that Mary Fortson, of our firm, was selected as its General Counsel.… Continue Reading
