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Long-form guides from Anchor Auto Appraisals on diminished value, total-loss offers and the paperwork behind them.
Progressive Appraisal Clause on a Total Loss: How to Invoke It
How to find the appraisal clause in your Progressive auto policy, when it fits a total-loss value dispute, and the exact steps to invoke it in writing.
Read the guide · Updated October 13, 2026
Appraisal Clause Umpire: How the Umpire Is Chosen, Paid and Decides
Who the umpire is in an auto insurance appraisal, how the two appraisers choose one, who pays the fee, and what happens if they cannot agree.
Read the guide · Updated October 13, 2026
Appraisal Clause Letter Template for Auto Insurance (Copy and Edit)
A plain appraisal clause letter template for auto insurance, with what to include, what to leave out, how to send it, and what to do after the insurer replies.
Read the guide · Updated October 13, 2026