the Eighth Circuit's ruling in Shamrock Hills v. Iowa on contractor free speech and public adjuster licensing law

Federal Appeals Court Revives Roofing Contractor’s First Amendment Fight Against Iowa’s Public Adjuster Law

Industry Alert — Federal Court Decision — August 2026. In a decision the restoration industry has been watching for months, the Eighth Circuit just ruled that when a state tells a contractor what it can say to storm-damaged homeowners, the First Amendment has something to say back. Case analyzed: Shamrock Hills, LLC v. State of Iowa, No. 25-2991 (8th…

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Insurance Already Denied It

How to Handle: “Insurance Already Denied It” (Roofing & Storm Claims) — 2026 Guide

When a homeowner says, “Insurance already denied it,” most contractors either: Both are mistakes. A denial doesn’t always mean “no damage.” It often means: Your job is to respond professionally, protect the homeowner, and offer a clear next step without acting like a public adjuster or guaranteeing outcomes. This 2026 guide gives you a clean…

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Illinois DOI Bulletin

Illinois DOI Bulletin 2026-02: Public Adjuster Lead Generators & Contractor Referral Risks

Illinois DOI Bulletin 2026-02: Third-Party Public Adjuster Lead Generators (What Contractors & Homeowners Need to Know) On January 26, 2026, the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) issued Company Bulletin 2026-02 to address a growing practice: public adjusters using third parties to generate leads—including roofers, restoration contractors, and standalone lead-gen companies. cb2026-02-public-adjuster-lead-… The bulletin is direct:…

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