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How to Handle Roof Damage Insurance Claims After a Winter Storm
Winter storms can be brutal, leaving behind heavy snow, ice dams, and high winds that wreak havoc on your roof. For homeowners, the aftermath of a storm often brings a new challenge: navigating the insurance claims process. Roof damage can be expensive to repair, and...
FIFA’s New Regulations in Dealing with Minors
On April 1, 2015, FIFA's Regulations on Working with Intermediaries became effective. The 2015 Regulations essentially de-regulated the football agent industry. For instance, the Regulations no longer required agents to be licensed, pass an exam or provide insurance....
Loss Payees, Lenders and Mortgagee
Imagine the following scenario: You are a senior secured lender on equipment damaged in a fire. The owner of the property where the equipment is located files a claim against his insurance company for the loss. You, as the secured lender, are a loss payee on the...
The Young Soccer Professionals
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. That has been true for many years. Soccer in the United States is growing, especially with the growth of Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League, and the successes of our women's and men's national...
Frozen Pipes: How to Ensure Your Claim is Honored
Homeowners in Central Illinois are all too familiar with the challenges of extreme winter temperatures. Sudden cold snaps can lead to frozen pipes that burst, causing costly water damage and structural repairs. Ensuring your insurance claim is honored requires a clear...
How Much do Soccer Players Make?
I often get asked the question, "How much do soccer players make in MLS?" Some people are just curious because they have no idea what type of salaries soccer players make, especially in the USA. Some people want to compare Major League Soccer salaries to European...
The Matching Dispute Between Policy Owner and Insurance Carrier
What happens if a loss occurs to your home and the insurance company covers the cost to repair and replace damaged areas - but, due to age, shape, size, color, or availability of materials, the newly rebuilt parts of the property failed to match the appearance of...
Solidarity Payments in Soccer
When it comes to international soccer transfers, the main thing reported in the press is the transfer amount. Soccer fans have likely heard how Gareth Bale transferred from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid for a transfer fee of $105.56M. Or how Neymar transferred from...
Understanding Snow Squalls and What It Means for Your Insurance Coverage
Understanding Snow Squalls and What It Means for Your Insurance CoverageThe recent snow squall that swept through our area left many residents and business owners dealing with unexpected challenges. These sudden weather events can catch anyone off guard, causing...
Play College Soccer or Turn Pro?
As a soccer agent, I am frequently asked by parents whether their son or daughter should player soccer in college or try to turn professional right away. As someone who played Division I college soccer at Yale University, I can honestly say that playing soccer was...
MLS: Loosening the Grip on Territorial Rules
Major League Soccer has implemented various rules with the hopes of encouraging parity in the league and encouraging investment in youth soccer. The Homegrown Player Rule, Discovery List and Territorial Rights all come to mind, and whether these initiatives have...
Indiana Supreme Court Finds No Coverage In Liquor Liability Case
Restaurant and bar owners - do you think you'd have insurance coverage in this situation? You own 2 bars. Your employees at Bar 1 serve a patron with alcohol. Police are forced to remove the patron from Bar 1 as he got out of hand because he was drunk. At about the...