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Vehicle insurance policy document on a desk being reviewed before invoking the appraisal clause

Letter of Representation vs. the Appraisal Clause: Why Your Appraiser Does Not Send One

July 27, 2026

Insurers sometimes demand a letter of representation to invoke the appraisal clause. The policy never requires it. Here is how to respond and keep moving.

Insurance adjuster using a tablet to assess front-end damage on a car during an AI insurance claim valuation

How AI Insurance Claim Valuation Is Deciding What Your Car Is Worth

July 27, 2026

In 2026, software often decides your car’s value before an adjuster looks at the file. Here is how AI insurance claim valuation works, where it fails, and how to fight a low number.

Aerial view of hundreds of parked cars showing the aging U.S. vehicle fleet affecting total loss value

How the Aging U.S. Fleet Is Changing Total Loss and Diminished Value

July 27, 2026

The average car on U.S. roads is nearly 13 years old, and that shift is pushing more vehicles into total loss while making valuations easier to lowball. Here is how it affects your claim.

Ralph Mureti

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