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Galveston attorneys allege state windstorm insurance association fraudulently cut Beryl payouts
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points They believe that field adjusters' estimates were sent to a claims supervisor for alteration. Attorneys Shaun Hodge and Craig Eiland claim that a state windstorm insurance association has fraudulently reduced payouts related to Beryl.
Attorneys Shaun Hodge and Craig Eiland claim that a state windstorm insurance association has fraudulently reduced payouts related to Beryl. They believe that field adjusters' estimates were sent to a claims supervisor for alteration. The attorneys, from Hodge Law Firm and Eiland & Bonnin PC, shared their concerns with reporters on Tuesday.
Further details about the allegations are available, including the attorneys' account of the association's actions. The claims involve the reduction of estimates by a claims supervisor at Leading Edge Claims Service LLC.
More information can be found through the source, which provides additional context about the allegations made by the attorneys.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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