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Does a sagging floor constitute a “collapse”? Court finds ambiguity in “collapse.”

The Property Insurance Law Observer

For the purpose of this Additional Coverage – Collapse, abrupt collapse means an abrupt falling down or caving in of a building or any part of a building with the result that the building or part of the building cannot be occupied for its intended purpose. LEXIS 127718 (D. 629 F.Supp.2d 2d 1185 (D.

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The Importance of Experts J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The 6th Circuit held that the property policy’s cosmetic damage exclusion applied to bar coverage because the insured, J&S Welding, Inc. Insured”), failed to disclose or produce any expert evidence to rebut the conclusions of the West American’s three experts, who determined the roof’s damage was merely cosmetic.

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Court Finds Policy Term, “Windstorm,” to be Ambiguous in Coverage Dispute Involving Tornado

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The insureds suffered property damage caused by a tornado and subsequently submitted a claim to their insurer. The insurer paid only a portion of the claim because it maintained that the tornado that struck and damaged the property was a “windstorm” and, therefore, the claim was subject to the policy’s “Windstorm or Hail Deductible.”

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Court Addresses Whether Rainwater Accumulation on Roof Constituted “Surface Water”

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Background The insurers issued commercial property policies that provided coverage for a hospital. As a result of a storm, rainwater accumulated on multiple roof areas, and eventually seeped inside, causing damage to the building and property within.

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Building Successful Insurance Referral Partnerships: A Guide for Brokers

Protect Commercial Insurance

From property damage and liability to business interruption cover, clients get everything under one roof. – Competitive Edge : By working with partners that understand commercial properties, you can tailor products that fit unique client needs, setting you apart from competitors.

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Tornadoes Devastate Midwest and Southern States

Risk Management Monitor

Myers, AccuWeather founder and CEO, estimated that the tornadoes are expected to cost about $18 billion in total damage and economic loss. These outages have complicated search and rescue efforts, as rescue workers excavated destroyed buildings, searching for people who are still missing.

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Navigating Commercial Property Insurance: A Guide for New Investors in California

Jackson & Jackson

This guide aims to help new investors understand the basics of commercial property insurance in California, ensuring that their investments are protected against unforeseen events. It provides coverage for physical damage to your property and any loss of income due to business interruption.