Brianna Robert

Co-authored by: Lauren Hamilton Insurance carriers are required to investigate claims promptly, communicate honestly, and take clear coverage positions. When they fail to do so, insureds are often left in an impossible position and forced to protect their property while their insurer delays or refuses to act. A recent federal appellate decision underscores just how […]

Co-authored by: Jon Biller Connecticut has clarified how public adjuster fees are calculated and when they can be collected. The General Assembly’s 2025 update to C.G.S. § 38a-726 (effective October 1, 2025) fixes an alleged ambiguity in subsection (b) that fueled avoidable disputes between policyholders, public adjusters, and insurers. Our office worked alongside industry professionals,

A recent Connecticut Superior Court ruling in Roosevelt v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company marks an important development for insurance policyholders pursuing claims of unfair practices and bad faith. The plaintiffs, represented by Biller, Sachs & Robert, alleged that State Farm mishandled a first-party property damage claim. The insurer filed a Motion to Strike,

While homeowners should obtain their own insurance policies for their homes, there are occasions where mortgage companies for homeowners secure insurance policies on properties on which they hold mortgages. The policies obtained by mortgage companies are commonly referred to as force-placed insurance or lender-placed insurance. In Thomas Barry and Rising Star Roofing, LLC as assignee

There may come a time when a property you own or rent suffers a loss that requires you to make a claim to your property insurance company. Typically, insureds reach out first to their insurance company and expect help from the company. This is unfortunately not always the best case scenario and there are times

A major insurance concern for business owners has been brought to the surface by the pandemic facing our country. Many small business owners are receiving little to no help from their business insurance carriers despite being severely impacted by shutdowns and lockdowns, which have caused significant and overwhelming business losses. There is potential future help