Learn how an umpire clause resolves insurance disputes with third-party decision-making. Find out how it works when you and ...

Recently, the attorney for a family office asked for my help with a situation. The family wanted to transfer/sell two $10 million survivor life policies to another trust for planning purposes. The ...

Policyholders, don’t lose track of the appraisal provision in your insurance policies. At least that is what the panel in 50 Exch. Terrace LLC v. Mt. Vernon Specialty Ins. Co. seemed to be saying.

For the past five years, I have been actively promoting that agents and advisors should suggest life insurance policy appraisals to clients. I speak with financial professionals all around the country ...

At the midpoint of the year, it's always helpful for agents and advisors to perform a broad assessment of their annual goals and modify their sales and marketing strategies accordingly. Based on ...

Jewelry loss can happen at any time. A bracelet can be stolen from a car, a jewelry box can be ransacked during a home invasion, an earring back can become loose on a night out, or a gemstone can be ...

Costs for removal of debris are also covered, up to a limit. Homeowners’ policies automatically include coverage for ...

James C. Larew is a lawyer in Iowa City and Des Moines. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Tragic tornadoes ripping through south-central Iowa on March 5, 2022, resulting in loss of life and property ...