How Mediation Can Help Resolve Disputed Property Claims in Florida
Hurricane Irma is one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the Southeast in recent memory. And the brunt of it was absorbed by Floridians. One of the most devastating effects…
Island Construction by Team Complete – How I build – John Minor GC
Bald Head Island is a fantastic location at the mouth of the Cape Fear River where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. Team Complete and I got an opportunity to work…
Hurricane Hermine Impacts Florida's Big Bend – We were there – John Minor CFM
It’s that time of year again summer and early fall here in 2016 in the Gulf of Mexico, where systems of thunderstorms begin to cluster and organize, and begin to…
Insurance Appraisal in Today’s World
This article discusses changes being considered for the appraisal process under Florida Senate Bill 336. It also discusses rules currently in place in Colorado under the Dora Act and licensing by the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
Coastal Construction & The Rising Costs or Flooding
Coastal Construction – Best PracticesWith sea levels rising by some reports an inch per decade and the prediction of stronger hurricanes, today’s aging building stock is at risk. In addition…
Biggert-Waters: Take 2 Update Summer 2012 – John Minor CFM
Congress recently cleared a major hurdle in an effort to provide thousands of property owners in Florida and other states relief from skyrocketing flood insurance premiums, moving to reign in…
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Chateau De La Mer Hurricane Katrina Wind V Flood 86,000 s.f.
86,400 s.f property damaged by wind and flood from Hurricane Katrina. John Minor served as the appraiser and expert on this claim that resolved successfully. The claim was well in excess of 10,000,000 dollars and required careful attention to the differences between the wind and flood damages.
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Hurricane Isaac and John Minor
As the Southeast coastal region begins the process of cleaning up after Hurricane Isaac, we are reminded of just how detrimental even a Category 1 hurricane can be. These powerful…
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Hurricane Research with John Minor
It was my distinct pleasure to attend a steering committee meeting at what I see to be the finest building materials research facility in the world just south of Charlotte,…
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Tropical Storm Debby
With the storms aligning across the Atlantic, one should evaluate to what degree a storm can impact an area. As Ernesto bends towards Mexico and Florence diminishes, the perils of…
General Contracting Licensing… Today and Tomorrow
General Contracting Licensing: Laws requiring general contractors to be licensed have existed since the 1800’s. The ICC (International Code Council) was founded to put in place a comprehensive national model…
Determining Wind and Surge Losses Class
39th Annual Conference & Exhibit FairOrlando, September 20 – 23, 2009Special Catastrophe TrackTuesday, September 22Herding Cats – The Growing Challenges of Catastrophe Risks/p> John Minor: Determining Wind and Surge LossesTuesday,…
Wind vs. Flood Class
“There are many new things happening in the form of hurricane modeling and strength indicators. The last few years fueled by lessons gleaned from the four storms that hit the…
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Appraisal as a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appraisal is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution included in most home and commercial property owner’s insurance policies. The process is informal and allows for the selection of an appraiser…
Storm Center’s Sept. 22 Catastrophe Track in Orlando
Don’t Miss Discussion of Insurance Subsidies, Granular Pricing, and Market Capacity at Storm Center’s Sept. 22 Catastrophe Track in Orlando Insurance subsidies, granular insurance pricing and market capacity are among…
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Perdido Shores: Hurricane Ivan – Wind V Flood Expert John Minor
Perdido Shores, located gulf front on Perdido Key, was badly damaged by wind and flood from Hurricane Ivan. The property was a total loss and was razed as result of…
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Hurricane Claims Appraisal following Hurricane Ivan – Gulf Breeze
Complete was hired as appraisers for this beautiful property located in Gulf Breeze, FL. We had been recommended by the builder Mr. Roger Bontrager of Bontrager Builders who had restored…
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Large Loss Mixed Use Condominium – Builder Liability Claim
Complete was hired by the liability insurer for the general contractor on this mixed use multi-unit commercial and residential condominium complex located in Destin, Fl. The property was suffering from…
