The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has stopped or stalled thousands of American business in its wake. The economic results of the pandemic are only starting to be realized, and the National State of Emergency and related shuttering of many businesses will only add fuel to this fire. As a result, many businesses are looking […]
Xactimate is a program created by Xactware and it used by insurance companies to estimate property damage claims that many believe are biased against the insureds in favor of the insurance company. Today 22 of the top 25 property insurance companies in the U.S. use Xactware property insurance claims tools. Xactware is a subsidiary of
Congratulations to Jon D. Biller on being selected as a 2019 New England and Connecticut Super Lawyer in the practice area of insurance law. This is the fifth year in a row, that Attorney Biller has been named a Super Lawyer. He has been named a Super Lawyer in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
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When an excluded loss ends and when a covered “resulting loss” begins was the subject of a recent decision in, EMS USA, Inc. v. Travelers Lloyds Ins. Co., 54509 (S.D. Tex. Feb. 28, 2018). This case involved a builder’s risk policy that covered a natural gas pipeline construction job in Texas. The insured, pipeline contractor,
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There are serious consequences when a homeowner or insured fails to provide prompt notice which prejudices an insurance company. An insurer may deny your claim for failure to give prompt notice of a loss which hinders their ability to determine the extent of the damage. In De La Rosa v. Florida Peninsula Ins. Co., 246
Hamden – Mayor Curt Balzano Leng would like to extend appreciation to the Biller Law Firm, LLC, 2750 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518, who donated funds in the amount of $1,500 to be used for repairs at Larry’s Playground in Hamden. Attorney Jon D. Biller offered the donation to the Town earlier this year, and
The U.S District Court of New Jersey recently issued a decision that is useful in outlining the scope of business interruption coverage with respect to “period of restoration” and extended business income coverage. See Milk Industry Management Corp. v. Travelers Indemnity Co. of America, 337 F. Sup. 3d 423 (D.N.J. 2018). The insured, Milk Industry,
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Attorney Biller and the Connecticut Association of Public Adjuster (CAPIA) raised over $10,000 dollars in charitable contributions for the American Cancer Society and the Parkinson’s Foundation. We want to recognize Attorney Biller and the staff of Biller, Sachs, Zito, and LeMoult for their hard work in organizing CAPIA’s 10th Anniversary Honoree Dinner on May 28,
What is replacement cost coverage, and do you really have it? Anyone who owns a home or business should have appropriate and adequate insurance coverage. Most home and business owners have coverage known as replacement cost coverage. Replacement cost coverage comes in various assortments such as “Guaranteed” replacement cost coverage, “superior” replacement cost coverage, and
The Connecticut Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, together with a number of legislators and particularly with the assistance of the CAPIA Board and the lobbyists it retained, an “Act Concerning Law or Ordinance Coverage,” otherwise known as Public Act 18-105, was passed and will become effective on July 1, 2019. Public Act 18-105 provides that