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

The Property Insurance Law Observer

2024), the District Court of Massachusetts found that “collapse” provisions within a commercial property policy were ambiguous where a floor merely sagged without completely falling to the ground. During the policy period, the insured’s floor “sunk” between eight to 12 inches.

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

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Background In November 2019, West American [1] issued an insurance policy providing coverage for the Insured’s commercial shop buildings. In 2021, the Insured, through its public adjuster, filed a claim under the property policy, alleging that a May 2020 hailstorm caused significant damage to the roofs of two buildings.

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

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. 23, 2024), the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts held that the term “surface waters,” as used in a limitation contained in commercial property insurance policies, was ambiguous in the context of rainwater accumulating on roofs, thereby finding coverage for the insured.

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Our Claims Partner, Aspray, Wins Loss Assessor of the Year 2024

Property Insurance Centre

Aspray, a leading property damage claims management company, can act on your behalf when you need to make a claim. Aspray’s repeat win is a reflection of their unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch service to their clients, ensuring that they receive the best possible outcome in times of property damage.

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Tips for Buying Home Insurance

Bankers Insurance

Even among typical homeowners policies, premiums likely increased year over year. Prices for building supplies, such as lumber, concrete, masonry and steel, have skyrocketed in recent years. Construction labor has also become more challenging, adding extra expense and time to all building projects. Reduce liability risks.

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Commercial Insurance and Protection of Business Property

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

These events may include property damage, liability claims from work-related injuries, break-ins, or business interruption. Protection of Business Property Commercial insurance protects all business property, including buildings on the land, equipment in the yard, inventory, and other assets owned by the company.

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

The Property Insurance Law Observer

29, 2024)), the Court determined that the term “windstorm” was ambiguous as utilized in the subject insurance policy. The insureds suffered property damage caused by a tornado and subsequently submitted a claim to their insurer. Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (2024 WL 322297 (Tex. Dallas Jan.

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