Year: 2016

At the moment, the entire U.S. is riveted to the path of Hurricane Matthew as it bears down on the Atlantic coast of Florida. The Category 4 hurricane may not directly touch Florida, but its winds and rain are still likely to cause significant property damage — and possibly put lives in danger. While hurricanes… read more

We are all familiar with what life insurance is and how it works. But many people are not aware of an insurance policy that pays out when you are still alive, but have become unable to support yourself and your family due to disability. Disability insurance can give you peace of mind knowing that you… read more

In just a few minutes, a house fire can destroy your home and everything you own. You and your family may be left with virtually nothing but the clothes on your backs. The future can seem very unclear. Where will you go now? How will you pay for all this damage? Your family’s health and… read more

If an insurance company makes an offer to settle your claim, is that enough to show good faith? Or must they make an actual effort to settle the matter? In a recent case from outside of Arizona, the court ruled that it takes more than a single action by an insurance company before it can… read more

It may surprise our readers to learn that not everyone with homeowners’ insurance has the right to pursue a bad faith claim against the insurance company. Residents of Arizona, of course, are entitled to pursue a claim after their insurer rejects or lowballs a legitimate claim. But a few states do not have a statute… read more