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Along with our national claims counsel, we analyze appraiser claim files to identify litigation trends and effective defenses.  Our findings are published in periodic Claim Alert Bulletins.  We also contribute articles on loss prevention to several appraiser publications, including the Appraisal Institute's magazine, Valuation Insights & Perspectives.

Our Claim Alert bulletins provide information about litigation trends and effective defense advice.  Following is a partial list of Claim Alerts we began publishing in 1992.  Although some of the topics may seem dated, the concept is still applicable and will provide useful general information, beneficial to your appraisal practice.

Claim Alert: Why Do Claims Get Settled?
(October 2011)
Claim Alert: Three easy steps to reduce your liability
(January 2011)
The Appraisal Workfile: The Best Tool You Have to Aid in Your Own Defense
(August 2009)
Avoiding Appraisal Fraud: Appraising Your Client
(September 2008)
Claims Do's & Don'ts
(August 2007)
Identity Theft, Forgery & Other "Altered" States
(July 2006)
The Cost Approach: To Do or Not To Do
(May 2006)
Construction Progress Reports: Don`t Get Hammered
(October 2005)
New Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac URAR Form - Ambiguities and Liabilities
(Updated November 2005)
Appraising After a Natural Disaster
(Updated October 2007)
VACANT LAND: A Nightmare for an Appraiser
(October 2004)
E-Appraisal Technology: High Tech or High Risk?
(September 2000)
PHOTOS: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
(April 2004)
USING TRAINEES - The Safe Way
(Updated November 2005)
Licensing Board Administrative Notice:
Your immediate attention is required!
(February 2003)
Predatory Lending:
Spot Predators Before They Risk Your Career
(December 2002)
Mold: The Hidden Menace
(April 2002)
Limiting Liabilities to Third Parties
(November 2001)
Appraiser or Home Inspector? - Increased Expectations Blur the Line
(April 2001)
Flipping: Dangerous Maneuvers for Appraisers
(June 2001)
Managing Exposure in the Face of HUD Reforms
(October 1999)
Real Estate Scams: Don`t Be the Next Victim!
(October 1998)
Threatened With a Lawsuit?
A Call in Time May Save Your Peace of Mind
(July 1997)
Engagement Letters
(July 1996)
The Defense Calls for...Your Appraisal Report
(July 1995)
Signing an Employment Agreement:
More May Be on the Line Than Just Your Signature
(September 1994)
Appraising After an Earthquake:
Is Your Liability Exposure on Shaky Ground?
(March 1994)
"Double Jeopardy" Appraisals the Second Time Around
(December 1992)
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