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Old Damage, New Claim: Davies Risk Head Notes Rise in ‘Soft Fraud’ in Southeast

With multiple hurricanes rocking Florida and other parts of the Southeast this year, claims professionals have said they are seeing a trend toward “soft fraud,” with more policyholders attempting to include older or unrelated damage in recent storm claims, and …

Point: The Game-Changing Impact of Florida’s New Rule on Public Adjusters

The issuance of Florida’s Emergency Rule 69BER24-4, in response to hurricanes like Milton, represents a significant shift in regulating public adjusters and their activities. While some plaintiff attorneys and some adjusters initially celebrated the rule as a victory, a deeper …

If Flood Insurance Lapsed, FEMA Extends Grace Period to Renew Policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Residents in the states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the …