Compromised Insurance Settlement Rights – Have You Been Compromised

Compromised Insurance Settlement Rights – Have You Been Compromised

What Does It Mean When Your Insurance Settlement Rights Are Compromised? Your insurance settlement rights are compromised when an action — like signing a broad release, cashing a check marked “final,” or missing a policy deadline — limits what you can...
Recoverable Depreciation: Why Your First Check Is Small

Recoverable Depreciation: Why Your First Check Is Small

What Is Recoverable Depreciation on an Insurance Claim? Recoverable depreciation is the portion of your insurance claim that the insurer withholds until you actually complete repairs or replace the damaged property. It represents the difference between an item’s...
Open Perils vs Named Perils: Who Must Prove What?

Open Perils vs Named Perils: Who Must Prove What?

Open Perils vs Named Perils: What’s the Difference? Open perils vs named perils comes down to who must prove what: open perils (special form) coverage protects against all causes of loss except those the policy specifically excludes, while named perils coverage...
Scope of Loss Letter Stonewalling Your NC Claim?

Scope of Loss Letter Stonewalling Your NC Claim?

When a Scope of Loss Letter Shuts the Door on Your Claim A scope of loss letter can effectively shut the door on your insurance claim before you ever have a real chance to document the full extent of your damage. For one North Carolina homeowner, receiving this letter...
Maximize Homeowners Insurance Replacement Cost Coverage

Maximize Homeowners Insurance Replacement Cost Coverage

You bought a homeowners policy with replacement cost coverage because you thought it meant one thing. If your house was damaged, the insurer would pay what it takes to put it back the way it should be rebuilt. Then the loss happened, the carrier sent its adjuster, and...
What Is Actual Cash Value Insurance?

What Is Actual Cash Value Insurance?

After policyholders receive a check from the insurance company that is less than expected, they often ask, “What Is Actual Cash Value Insurance?” Actual Cash Value (ACV) in insurance is the current value of your property at the time of loss, after...
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