Hot Topics in First Party Property Claims

First party property claims are a very unique area of law. Lawsuits involving homeowner's and commercial insurance policies can be complex and arduous. A case can hinge on the language in the insurance policy and the way courts interpret that language. Many policies have specific exclusions for coverage that require interpretation. In this presentation, Jason Cieri and Nicole Vinson, Counsel in the New York and Florida offices of Merlin Law Group, discuss specifics of property insurance policies including exclusions, post-loss obligations of insureds, the crucial differences between renters versus homeowners insurance, and how to handle insurance companies that deny property coverage claims. 

Learning Objectives: 

I.     Understand how various exclusion language under the insurance policy impacts coverage

II.    Recognize what the insured is obligated to do prior to a law suit being filed

III.   Gain tips on how to move forward with your property insurance case after denial