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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. Jemiola Living Trust v.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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