In a decision issued on March 14, 2025, the Arizona Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s ruling in favor of Date Street Capital, LLC, a lienholder and loss payee on the policy. The court held that Date Street, while entitled to receive insurance proceeds as specified in the policy, has no contractual right to demand a third-party appraisal to contest the valuation of the loss.
3. Discovery sanctions Chenevert also sought attorneys’ fees and costs as sanctions, arguing that Allstate’s discovery objections were improper. However, under Rule 37 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Whitehurst declined to impose sanctions, noting that while the court partially overruled Allstate’s objections, there was no clear evidence of bad faith in the discovery…
Lovatt, who has 40 years of insurance industry experience, was a founding member of the group. He has worked in leadership roles with international, national, regional, and start-up insurance companies. In addition to his new role as president of Great Bay Insurance Company, he currently serves as chief underwriting officer and chief claims officer for…
This is a question we continuously get asked at CH Insurance. Clients with a good loss history, timely payments, excellent credit, and very good policies and procedures. All across the landscape consumers are feeling the pinch of their insurance carriers in both Commercial and Personal Insurance. There are many factors that are continuing to drive…
The truck repair industry is crucial in maintaining the U.S. transportation infrastructure by ensuring commercial trucks remain operational. As demand for reliable freight transport grows, the industry has seen steady expansion in recent years and is expected to continue its upward trajectory. Operating a truck repair shop involves servicing large vehicles such as on-highway, vocational,…
Steadfast Group, Australasia’s largest brokerage network, with a presence in the US, has expanded its client trading platform in New Zealand to include personal lines. A media release today said Ando Insurance Group (Ando) is the first insurer partner and is offering home, contents and car insurance. Source link
“Workers’ compensation was already, in my opinion, one of the most complex lines of business to write,” she said. “Because the line is inextricably linked to the economy, drivers of profitability are not easily controlled or mitigated. In addition, its long-tailed nature brings uncertainty around the cost of goods sold, and the statutory benefits provided…
