Earlier this month the IA Supreme Court ruled that a roofing contractor’s AOB contract was void and unenforceable because the roofing company violating UPPA laws. Read the court files and verdict here. Threats of UPPA violations, whether perceived or actual, against contractors, are becoming all too common. We believe that this is the absolute WORST […]

Florida and Texas have both passed a new law this year aimed at strengthening existing UPPA laws and stopping AOB claim abuse – all to protect policyholders and stop expensive litigation. The updates to the laws far-reaching and should not be overlooked by contractors – especially contract details. Read more about all the changes in […]

Florida, Texas, Iowa, Missouri, and Oregon are just a few of the states that have recently passed new legislation with the goal of expanding UPPA (unlicensed practice of Public Adjusting) and increasing penalties for those who violate it. The biggest changes contractors, Public Adjusters, lawyers and other third-party companies will face with these new laws […]

Among the bills passed in the 86th Texas Legislative Session, two were aimed directly at roofing contractors: HB2102 prohibits waiving deductibles, HB2103 expands UPPA laws already in effect. Both bills were passed to safeguard consumers against shady contractors, especially after severe weather events. Texas ranks second in the nation for the number of hail-related claims […]