All: Timing is Everything!  I am so excited to announce that I have formed my own consulting and expert practice LLC, Strategic Insurance & Litigation Consultants, LLC! As many of you know, I returned to private practice in 2018, after having served as Director, Property & Casualty Claims, and Assistant Claim Counsel at a national insurance…

Some time ago we had a discussion re problems with Xactimate pricing inaccuracies and reconstruction omissions and arm wrestling with property claim adjusters over their estimates versus eyeballs on, real time, local contractor estimates. Below is a link to 4/18/24 Merlin Law blog on the topic – with links to other articles. Xactimate Price Warning—Xactimate…

Given Mr. Quinley’s recent post and discussion on engagement letters, some members might be interested in the upcoming FEWA Webinars. Dates and Links to register are below. July 11th – Protect Yourself with A Strong Engagement Agreement – Panel Discussion https://forensic.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1848236&group= August 20th – Dos and Don’ts of Expert Billing – Expert Panel Discussion https://forensic.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1848241&group=…

Does anyone have or know where I can obtain copies of Insurance Journal Program Directory publications for 2013-2017? Neal

Per the following message, a client is in need of an expert to offer an opinion on behalf of a carrier regarding a hurricane loss and property insurance coverage dispute in Florida. My plate is too full to handle by the timeline involved. “The issue on which we are seeking your opinion is very narrow…

Have you ever accepted an expert witness assignment and later bailed because of the delay between the date of your engagement and the date retaining counsel got around to providing you with the documents? I have a case –it’s been almost three weeks since I was retained, and I haven’t received the initial case materials.…

Broker Beware … and all Professionals…. The “vulture” has landed. I have been warning about Absolute Exclusions since 2O09 and how broadly they are being applied, even when the insured is NOT the one who created the loss, their client was the alleged perpetrator, or ANYONE else. I have repeatedly pointed out that unless the…

Thought you’d all want to hear about this. One of our bigger agents and a coverage wonk called me about the following. His insured, an HVAC contractor, had a young man (single, no kids) working on an HVAC unit at a school district. Apparently from what I can gather from another HVAC expert, the chiller…

Those of you with a link to LinkedIn at your AAIMCO profile, check if yours is working correctly. I was providing some links for a referrals for a lawyer, and craziest thing when I click on Brent Winans it takes me to my LinkedIn page. I know Brent has always wished that he could be…

Some months ago there was a discussion about Nuclear Verdicts.  I do not recollect who was conducting research on the topic.  Below is a link to register for a complimentary Zoom Webinar hosted by Tyson & Mendes on June 5, 2024. https://tysonmendes.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GzJ9y2EKQo6Q5WrHi1agrw#/registration Description: Join Bob Tyson, Strategic Managing Partner and author of the number-one Amazon bestseller, Nuclear…