Social media abounds with complaints from clients claiming they are getting screwed by their lawyers. But don’t be ashamed or scared.

Last month, we talked about the issue with claims frequency. However, I don’t want any of this information to scare you away from making a claim when you need to. In this article, you’ll find a list of situations that should always be reported as a claim.

When should you report a claim to your insurance company? Every claims adjuster will tell you “report all possible claims to us as soon as you can.” However, following their advice will usually turn out badly for a restoration firm. 

No restoration contractor would consider going without their General Liability or Property insurance, yet studies have shown you are more likely to have an Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claim than either of those.

For anyone who has experienced the unthinkable, 2017 will forever be known for one powerful, yet devastating hashtag: #MeToo. So much so that TIME magazine named the social movement it’s Person of the Year. Seemingly overnight reports of inappropriate behaviors of high-profile celebrities, famous politicians, and influential business owners disgraced their careers while victims found strength through a burgeoning, unified voice.

In December, you read about six factors to consider to be sure you get paid for commercial category 3 water jobs. It was part of an ongoing conversation about a shift in coverage on these claims.

There are changes brewing in the restoration industry today, perhaps unlike any period before. 

When a property owner is surprised by the lack of insurance coverage for a water loss, the credit worthiness of the customer may come into question.

Things-are-a-changing in the commercial insurance business on mold claims, but at a snail’s pace. The universal insurance exclusions for fungi, mold and bacteria, introduced by insurance companies on a wide scale in 2005, are finally having a measurable effect in the area of environmental insurance claims in 2017.