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There’s No Denying It: Florida Policyholders Have a Right to Insurance Coverage for the First 13 Days of a Water Loss

February 28, 2018
Christopher B. Choquette  |  Insurance

This past week, an intermediate appellate court issued a significant decision in Hicks v. American Integrity Ins. Co. The Court decided that the insurance company had misapplied a policy provision excluding damages caused by the “[c]onstant or repeated seepage or leakage of water… over a period of 14 days or more.” In Hicks, while the insured was out of

After Hurricane Irma: Weathering Your Insurance Claim

September 12, 2017
Michael J. Higer and Gina Clausen Lozier  |  Atlantic Hurricane Season, Florida Insurance Litigation, Hurricane Insurance Claims, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Preparedness, Insurance

As Hurricane Irma barreled through Florida, it left a path of destruction and uncertainty.   First and foremost, we hope that you and your families are safe and recovering well from the storm. We also want you to know that, if you sustained any damage, we are here to provide you with guidance and counsel during the insurance claim process and help ease

After the Storm: What an Association Needs to Know

June 14, 2017
Michael J. Higer  |  Hurricane Preparedness, Insurance, Insurance Litigation

Michael Higer and Gina Clausen Lozier teaches some of the important things an association needs to know following the reporting of an insurance claim. Click here to watch. For more information, please contact Michael J. Higer or Gina Clausen Lozier on the firm’s dispute resolution team.  

Vlog: Winds of Change: Updates to the NHC Warning System

June 11, 2017
Gina Clausen Lozier  |  Hurricane Preparedness, Insurance

Berger Singerman attorney Gina Clausen Lozier interviews WPEC CBS 12 meteorologist Lauren Olesky on updates to the NHC Warning System. Click here to watch For more information on what you need to know to protect your right to insurance benefits please do not hesitate to contact Gina Clausen Lozier in our Insurance Litigation

Who’s on First/Third?

June 7, 2017
Jonathan F. Claussen  |  Hurricane Preparedness, Insurance, Insurance Litigation

As Floridians prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, it is important to understand the different types of claims that may result in damage to your property. Claims related to damage to your property can fall under what are called a first party claim or a third party claim.  A first party claim generally involves seeking coverage for the loss or damage

Post Loss Compliance: The Duty to Give Prompt Notice

June 5, 2017
Gina Clausen Lozier  |  Hurricane Preparedness, Insurance, Insurance Litigation

All property insurance policies impose responsibilities on an insured in the event of a loss. One of those responsibilities is to provide notice of a claim.  The purpose of a policy’s notice clause is to allow the insurance company to evaluate its rights and afford it an opportunity to investigate the claim.  Depending on the terms of the insurance

Vlog: The Tides have Changed: New Storm Surge Predictions from the NHC

June 4, 2017
Gina Clausen Lozier  |  Hurricane Preparedness, Insurance, Real Estate Litigation, Uncategorized

The Tides have Changed: Berger Singerman attorney Gina Clausen Lozier interviews WPEC CBS 12 meteorologist Lauren Olesky on what you need to know about the new storm surge predictions from the National Hurricane Center. Click here to watch For more information on what you need to know to protect your right to insurance benefits please do not hesitate to

Held hostage by ransomware? There is insurance for that.

May 16, 2017
Gina Clausen Lozier and Michael J. Higer  |  Cybersecurity, Insurance

The recent “WannaCry” ransom attacks have highlighted the vulnerability of networks and computer systems around the globe. These attacks can essentially shut down the operations of a business and come at a significant cost to the victim. The media has focused on the prevention of such attacks with general advice to avoid clicking on unknown links,