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INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE.

Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Scott Friedson.

The Scott Friedson Commentaries

Price and Scott Discussed the Supreme Court decision on the requirement for public adjusters being licensed.

The Texas Supreme Court’s decision regarding the requirement for public adjusters to be licensed is an important ruling with significant implications.

In a recent decision, the Texas Supreme Court upheld the requirement that public adjusters must be licensed to represent individuals and companies in property damage claims. The case involved Stonewater Roofing, a contractor that argued the licensing requirement violated their First Amendment right to free speech and Fourteenth Amendment right to due process. Stonewater claimed the statute was overly restrictive and vague, infringing on their ability to communicate with clients and insurance companies.

The Court, however, found that the statute regulates conduct rather than speech. It determined that the law’s intent is to protect consumers from potential conflicts of interest and ensure that those representing insured parties are qualified and regulated. The decision emphasized that the licensing requirement does not unconstitutionally restrict free speech or due process rights and provides sufficient clarity regarding prohibited conduct.

This ruling reinforces the regulatory framework established by the Texas Legislature to safeguard consumers and maintain the integrity of the insurance claims process following catastrophic events (JD Supra) (Claims Journal).

A very lively and important discussion.

Insurance Claim Recovery Support (ICRS), public insurance adjusters are licensed in many states and exclusively represent Commercial, Multifamily and Property Management policyholders. Led by Scott Friedson, he has settled over $100 Million in property damage insurance claims ….No Recovery, No Fee. www.insuranceclaimrecoverysupport.com

Insurance Claim Recovery Support LLC (ICRS) is led by Scott Friedson, Public Adjuster & CEO with over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. Licensed in multiple states, the firm of Public Insurance Adjusters is dedicated to exclusively representing the interests of Commercial and Multifamily policyholders as well as management companies whose real estate assets have suffered fire, hail, wind, water, vandalism, business interruption or other storm damages. Scott retired as CEO of National Income Property LLC, a Texas based commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in apartment complex acquisitions and dispositions after Mr. Friedson and partners sold their multifamily holdings in Houston, TX and won the Paragon Award from the National Apartment Association for Real Estate Investors of the Year 2007. Today, Scott is still an avid passive real estate investor.

Scott’s reputation as a diligent & ethical commercial real estate professional has earned the trust of some of the largest commercial property owners and management companies in the U.S. to settle complex insurance claims. He routinely manages risk and liabilities associated with property damage insurance claims and has settled over $100 Million in commercial property damage insurance claims solely on the behalf of insured policyholders. ICRS’ track record for settling claims and avoiding unnecessary litigation or appraisal is impeccable. The firm offers comprehensive property claim adjusting, estimating, forensics engineers, building consultants, damage appraisers, weather data, policy interpretation building code/ upgrade analysis, & business interruption claim documentation to support the maximum benefit in the shortest amount of time possible.

Learn more at https://www.insuranceclaimrecoverysupport.com/.

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