by Russ Lis | Jun 20, 2026 | Insurance Carrier Perspective
Insurance carriers sometimes prefer appraisal over litigation for resolving a disputed claim amount, and understanding the general reasons behind this preference can provide useful context on the process. Appraisal is typically faster than litigation, which can...
by Russ Lis | Jun 19, 2026 | Policyholder Guidance
The appraisal process raises a lot of common questions for people going through it for the first time. Here are general answers to a few of the questions that come up most often. What is appraisal? Appraisal is generally a process built into many property...
by Russ Lis | Jun 17, 2026 | Insurance Carrier Perspective
Insurance carriers generally view the appraisal process as a useful, well established tool for resolving disagreements over the dollar amount of a covered loss, separate from broader claims handling or coverage questions. Because appraisal clauses appear in many...
by Russ Lis | Jun 16, 2026 | Documentation, Evidence, and Estimating
Establishing when a storm occurred sounds like it should be simple, but tying specific property damage to a specific date of loss is one of the more technical pieces of evidence work in a hail or wind claim. Weather data plays an important role here, though...
by Russ Lis | Jun 15, 2026 | Policyholder Guidance
Clear, organized communication with your insurance adjuster can help your claim move more smoothly and can help ensure your position is well understood throughout the process. Keep a written record of all communication where possible, including emails and notes...
