Episode Details

In the wake of the Palisades Fire and other Southern California wildfires, many homeowners, renters, and businesses are confronting the insurance claim process for the first time. This session will provide a practical overview of first-party property insurance, with a focus on wildfire-related claims affecting Los Angeles and the greater Southern California region. Dan Veroff, Merlin Law Group, will cover key policy provisions, common coverage issues, duties after loss, proof of loss requirements, dwelling and personal property claims, additional living expense benefits, smoke and ash damage, and underinsurance concerns. Topics will also include claim valuation disputes, appraisal, bad faith considerations, and practical steps policyholders and their counsel should take to protect their recovery. Designed for attorneys advising clients, friends, family members, or affected community members, attendees will leave with a clear foundation for understanding how first-party property claims are presented, adjusted, disputed, and resolved. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.