Andrew K. Knox & Company

08/24/2026

Oklahoma Judge Rules State Farm CEO Can Be Questioned Under Oath

Another development in an ongoing Oklahoma insurance dispute is drawing attention to State Farm’s claim-handling practices.

According to reporting from FOX23, an Oklahoma County judge has ruled that State Farm President and CEO Jon Farney can be questioned under oath as part of ongoing litigation involving the insurer.

The case centers on disputes over property claims and broader questions regarding State Farm’s practices and procedures. The ruling allows attorneys to seek testimony directly from the company’s top executive as the case continues.

This is an ongoing legal matter, and the ruling does not determine the underlying allegations or establish wrongdoing by State Farm.

For more details on the ruling and the case behind it, read the full report from FOX23:
https://fox23.com/news/local/ok-judge-rules-state-farm-ceo-can-be-questioned-under-oath-about-company-practices

08/24/2026

FREE NAPIA Member Webinar!

Join Ann Frohman, Matt Morgan and Jake Posey for their discussion on "The Right to Hire: Legislative Updates and the National Conversation."

🗓️ Tuesday, August 25th
⏰ 1pm EDT, 12pm CDT, 11am MDT, 10am PDT

Register ➡️ https://www.napia.com/events/the-right-to-hire-legislative-updates-and-the-national-conversation

Login to your NAPIA Member Compass to register. All participants must be registered in advance.

08/16/2026

Proud to be a sponsor of Wagner College Football the Alma matter of our very own Art Bailey- and where James Aldrich is in his second year playing football!

08/05/2026

We always love helping our communities.

Great job Chris!

🏖️🌊Faces Behind Beach Days for All 🌊🏖️

Tell us a little about yourself.

My name is Chris Aldrich, I am the President of Andrew K. Knox & Co. which is a public insurance adjusting firm that has been located on New Jersey shore since 1958.

I have two grown sons ages 24 and 19. I was born & raised in Toms River, and grew up on the beaches & bay.

I also served 35 years as a firefighter in Toms River & Jackson townships, including being Fire Chief from 2005 through 2007.

What inspired you to become involved with Beach Days for All?

Jessica did. We’ve been friends since high school, and one night we were talking about this concept, and I suggested that we give it to Justin Auciello, from Jersey Shore Hurricane News to see what kind of interest from the various communities in Ocean County would have, and the needs.

Needless to say it went viral! We couldn’t get the 1st beach built fast enough.

What does your role on the board involve?

As the Vice President, I work with the team on ordering & construction of the systems, along with working with our community partners on the geographical locations, and involvement from the various municipalities.

I also assist with meetings with the various dignitaries to implement our system.

What has been one of your favorite Beach Days moments?

That’s an easy one. The first day we built the beach on F Street in Seaside Park.

The literal minute we got done with installing the panels, a man in a walker came down asked what we were doing, and tried it. His smile was worth every minute.

Why is beach accessibility important to you?

Everyone should have an opportunity to get down to the beach. We make curbs accessible, parking lots, elevators, etc all accessible, and with grants available, there is no reason why beaches shouldn’t be, for the costs it takes to build one.

What do you hope Beach Days for All accomplishes in the future?

Every municipality that has a beach should have accessibility.

What would you say to someone thinking about supporting Beach Days, whether through volunteering, donating, or partnering with us?

It takes a village.

We are a small grassroots organization that relies on support from everyone to make this happen. We need every ounce of support we can garner.

Finish this sentence:

“Beach Days for All means everyone, regardless of disability can go to the beach”

A few fun questions

Favorite Jersey Shore beach? Island Beach State Park
Favorite boardwalk food? Pizza
Ocean or bay? Bay
Sunrise or sunset? Sunset

Favorite summer activity? Boating/ Motorcycling

06/26/2026

06/02/2026

NAPIA leadership supporting the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters at their FAPIA Live event, and their President Frank Altieri- son of NAPIA & FAPIA Past President Raymond Archangelo Altieri Jr.

Congrats Frank- great event!!!!

05/22/2026

Busy week this week for our firm!

Sponsored Ocean County PBA’s Wingfest- Pleasant Plains Vol. Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary, Beach Days for All’s kick off to summer, and East Dover Fire Company’s Golf Tournament.

As well, we participated in the Professional Public Adjusters Association Of New Jersey, where our President, Chris Aldrich was nominated as an officer-

Phew- what a week!!!!!!

05/15/2026

Always happy to support our community & our first responders, but extremely proud to be part of this celebration as our firms President, Chris Aldrich was Chief of Pleasant Plains from 2005-2007, and served for 19.5 years there!

Congrats to Pleasant Plains Vol. Fire Department on your 100th Anniversary!

05/12/2026

Why Doesn’t My Dwelling Limit Match My Home’s Market Value?

A lot of homeowners assume the amount listed for dwelling coverage should match what their home could sell for on the market. In reality, those two numbers are often trying to measure two very different things.

Market value is influenced by factors like the neighborhood, school district, lot value, and local real estate demand. Dwelling coverage, on the other hand, is generally meant to reflect what it could cost to repair or rebuild the home itself if there were a covered loss. That means the insurance number is usually focused more on construction costs than resale value.

This is why two homes with similar market values can have very different dwelling limits, and why a home in a hot real estate market may still have a dwelling limit that looks lower than its sale price. The reverse can also happen. Sometimes the cost to rebuild can be higher than what the home might sell for, especially when labor, materials, debris removal, and construction costs are high.

The bigger takeaway is that homeowners should not judge their coverage by real estate value alone. A house is sold in one market, but it is rebuilt in another.

04/30/2026

💥 2026 NAPIA Annual Meeting SESSION SPOTLIGHT:

Understanding how and when to leverage forensic building experts can significantly impact the outcome of a first-party property claim.

Join Tom Irmiter and Brian Goodman for “The Use of Forensic Building Experts in First-Party Property Claims,” where they will walk through the full lifecycle of expert involvement—from initial investigation to litigation. This session will cover evaluation methodologies, report development, and key legal considerations, including disclosures, privilege, and differences across jurisdictions.

Attendees will also gain practical insight into working effectively with building experts, managing expert files, and navigating the evolving role of public adjusters in both fact and expert capacities.

This session is designed to provide actionable knowledge to help strengthen claims and support well-documented, defensible outcomes.

REGISTER ➡️ https://www.napia.com/events/2026-napia-annual-meeting---dallas-tx