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August 17, 2022 66 mins

Host: Jack Hanks

Special Guest:  Chip Merlin

Episode Summary

In this episode, the Founder and President of Merlin Law Group, Chip Merlin, talks about his prolific career. Chip as the “Babe Ruth of Hurricane Lawyers,” following Superstorm Sandy, and as the “Master of Disaster” for his nationwide work following Hurricane Katrina.

Today, Chip and Jack talk about the major changes in the industry, sending claims before fax machines, the concept of bad faith, the responsibility of being a public adjuster, and get Chip’s advice, all on today’s episode of Because Experience Matters.

Key Takeaways

  • “When you hit send, it’s out there.”
  • “If you want to show a lot of ignorance, you start using the words ‘bad faith.”
  • “You’re not an expert in insurance law just because you wrote a lot of cases and a lot of statutes.”

Follow Chip at:

Cell:                 813-695-8733

Website:         https://www.merlinlawgroup.com 

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