/ ABOUT THE CLAIM When a surety company exits the business, handling the claims run-off requires finding the right surety claims consultant, one with experience in all manner of surety claim types and projects. In addition to the technical, investigatory and administrative strengths required on all successful surety claims, run-off situations only exacerbate the need for sharp problem-solving, strong claim...

/ ABOUT THE CLAIM In the weeks following a major weather event, a commercial property owner filed a claim for damages with his insurance company. His property included a single-story main building, an additional small building of only 1,500 square feet, and a one-story detached garage. The policyholder claimed wind and hail damage to the roofs and water intrusion and...

/ ABOUT THE CASE, CLAIM, OR ISSUE The stucco subcontractor on a high-rise condominium was facing a lawsuit with damages estimated to be $7MM+. The HOA complained that the directly applied stucco had been separating from the concrete and CMU (concrete masonry unit) structure. Stucco separation on a high-rise does pose a serious life safety issue. The stucco subcontractor’s insurance...