Explanation of emergency order issued by the insurance department of Washington restricting the use of credit scoring.

Provides state-by-state statutes regulating credit scoring in underwriting personal lines policies.

Discusses the temporary authorization for adjusters to work flood claims in Hawaii.

Fraud involving false damages and claim report.

In light of current frigid temperatures around the country and concerns about frozen pipes, ice dams and related issues, this article provides links to several FC&S articles that may be helpful.

Discusses frozen pipe claims during a polar vortex.

This is part 2 of the Disaster Compendium, discussing hazards, expected damage, and preventative measures to take for wildfires and blizzards.

The court found that an insurance policy exclusion for "domestic animals" can be interpreted in two different ways.

This article reviews what exactly is considered to be a fire, and several cases dealing with how carriers have handled related claims over the years.

The Alabama Department of Insurance commissioned a survey to understand the private flood insurance market within the state.