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Court Declines to Compel Appraisal Where Coverage is Disputed

Court Declines to Compel Appraisal Where Coverage is Disputed[1] In FutureCare Health and Management Corporation v. Affiliated FM Insurance Company, 2026 WL 1947844 (D. Md. 2026), the United States District Court for the District of Maryland held that appraisal was not appropriate where the insurer disputed coverage for all claimed losses, rather than merely disputing the amount of loss. The decision highlights the distinction between disputes over the value of a covered loss and disputes over whether any coverage exists in the first instance. About The Author

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When the Appraisal Says One Thing, But the Policy Says Another: A Florida Insurance Case Study

In a recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Wood v. GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company (2024 WL 3952571), the court affirmed that unambiguous policy limits remain enforceable even when an appraisal award exceeds those limits.  This decision provides valuable guidance for insurers handling post-catastrophe claims. About The Author

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