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Articles Tagged with ''insurance''

Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeals (pictured).
Litigation

Roofers See Growing Curbs on Contractor-Insurer Communication

Fla. appelate court affirms underpinning of 'arms-length' to ensure accountability
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 9, 2025
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A Florida appeals court ruled that a “Direction to Pay” agreement is not an Assignment of Benefits, emphasizing efforts to curb AOB misuse, reduce litigation, and stabilize rising insurance costs. 


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The Connecticut Supreme Court building.
Litigation

Conn. High Court Sides with Roofing Contractor, Reinstates Workers' Comp. Policy

Appellate decision puts the onus on insurance carriers for straightforward notifications
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 6, 2025
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The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Ace Insurance failed to properly cancel Napolitano Roofing’s workers’ comp policy due to ambiguous notices, obligating it to defend a claim.


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Florida is floating the idea of phasing out asphalt shingles through onerous maintenance.
Sustainability and Regulatory

Florida Puts Asphalt Shingles in the Crosshairs

With a burgeoning insurance crisis, the state’s top insurance commissioner floats the idea of abandoning asphalt for alternative materials
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 2, 2025
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Florida's top insurance chief urges moving away from using asphalt shingles, citing poor storm durability and advocating resilient alternatives despite higher costs and challenges. What, if anything, does that mean for contractors and homeowners?


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Roofing contractors are fighting with Iowa’s Insurance Division over a law preventing them from negotiating with insurance companies on the behalf of homeowners.
Regulatory

Iowa Targets Roofing Contractors, What You Need to Know

Roofing companies operating in The Hawkeye State feel the gaze of the Iowa Insurance Division
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
December 19, 2024
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Iowa is intensifying enforcement against roofing contractors negotiating insurance claims and ensnaring contractors into legal jeopardy; the industry is pushing back.



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Business insurance for roofing contractors explained in simple terms.
Business Insurance Review

Insurance Essentials for Roofing Contractors

Safeguarding your business against industry risks
Dennis Verheijde, national sales manager at Affordable Contractors Insurance.
Dennis Verheijde
December 19, 2024
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Roofing contractors face high risks; Dennis Verheijde of Affordable Contractors Insurance offers an uncomplicated breakdown of the types of policies you need to keep your finances in check and remain compliant with the law.


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Scott A. Lennington (pictured) has been accused of defrauding Illinois residents in an insurance roofing scam.
Crime Blotter

Roofing Insurance ‘Storm Chaser’ Arrested in Fla; Targeted Ill. Residents

A fraudster on the lam for insurance fraud, who left roofing customers in the lurch, is picked up in hurricane-raved Florida
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
December 18, 2024
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A man accused of defrauding Illinois homeowners of $225K in a roofing insurance scam was arrested in a hurricane-damaged area of Florida, authorities said.


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Shamrock-Roofing is suing Iowa state regulators over free speech issues.
Free Speech

Kansas Roofing Co. Sues Insurance Regulators, Calls Speech Prohibition Unconstitutional

Shamrock Roofing says a prohibition preventing contractors from discussing insurance claims with homeowners harms consumers
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
October 16, 2024
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Overland Park, Kan.-based Shamrock Roofing is suing Iowa insurance regulators, claiming the state's public adjuster law infringes on free speech by restricting contractors from discussing insurance processes with clients.


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Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association asked that Florida’s workers’ compensation rate remain as is for the upcoming year.
Holding Steady

In Unusual Twist, Roofers Leary of Lowering Workers' Comp Rates

Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association leaders urge state regulators to freeze the roofing industry’s rates versus approve a decrease taking effect in 2025
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
October 16, 2024
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The Florida Roofing Contractors Association urged state regulators to freeze workers' comp rates, citing post-hurricane labor shortages and risks from inexperienced workers despite proposed cuts.


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Fintech firm SquareDash announces a partnership with iink Payments.
Technology News

SquareDash and iink Payments Announce Partnership

Collaboration addresses industry pain points like lengthy insurance claim payment wait times
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 10, 2024
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Fintech firm SquareDash has partnered with iink Payments to streamline insurance claim payments so that contractors can receive funds within 24-48 hours through digital check endorsements and cash flow acceleration.


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Jill Bloom and Amparo Sancen
Techos y Más

VIDEO: Cómo Manejar el Seguro

Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Art Aisner
October 7, 2024
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En este breve video, Amparo Sancen, presidenta y dueña de Sancen Construction en Dallas y fundadora de Latinos en Roofing, desglosa los cinco pasos que los techadores deben conocer al tratar con reclamaciones de seguros.


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