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Public Adjusters Prohibited in Arkansas

Property Insurance Coverage Law

When navigating the aftermath of a property damage claim, many homeowners seek professionals to help them secure the best possible settlement from their insurance company. However, policyholders … The post Public Adjusters Prohibited in Arkansas appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company , the U.S. Court of Appeals reviewed a summary judgment ruling in favor of co-defendant West American Insurance Company (“West American”), issued by the U.S. Subsequently, West American issued payment for the damages it deemed to be covered and non-cosmetic.

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Protect Your Finances: The Truth About Small Insurance Claims

Shield Insurance Agency

Shield Insurance Blog | Small Insurance Claims | Contact Our Sales Team! Small Insurance Claims Can Raise Premiums Small insurance claims, such as those for minor property damage, may seem like a hassle to deal with. Additionally, small claims often require you to pay a deductible.

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Court Says Loose Bolt Remedied by Tightening Does not Constitute “Direct Physical Loss of or Damage” to Property

The Property Insurance Law Observer

American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company , the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts held that a loose bolt or fitting that could be remedied simply by tightening it did not constitute “direct physical loss of or damage” to equipment covered under an all-risk property insurance policy. [1]

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When the Appraisal Says One Thing, But the Policy Says Another: A Florida Insurance Case Study

The Property Insurance Law Observer

GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company (2024 WL 3952571), the court affirmed that unambiguous policy limits remain enforceable even when an appraisal award exceeds those limits. This decision provides valuable guidance for insurers handling post-catastrophe claims. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Wood v.

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Court Finds No Coverage for Loss Caused by Water Back Up Through a Storm Drain

The Property Insurance Law Observer

26, 2024), the Western District of Washington considered competing motions for partial summary judgment in a property damage case involving a winter storm, where large amounts of rain and melted snow backed the drain up and the force of the water pushed through the exterior door causing damage to the entire basement level.

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Tips for Buying Home Insurance

Bankers Insurance

These policies can provide critical financial security as homeowners seek to protect their fiscal stability and property. The homeowners insurance market is complicated and dynamic, and many policyholders have experienced increased rates in recent years despite no changes to their coverage or claims filed. WHAT HAPPENED IN 2023?