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Is the Address Correct on the Property Insurance Policy?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

In my basic course about property insurance coverage to public adjusters, and as a standard issue regarding case intake at Merlin Law Group, I first emphasize to always make certain the named insureds and clients have a right to bring the claims. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Claims and Elevated Building Issues? Refer to the Visual Flood Adjusters Use

Property Insurance Coverage Law

I have received numerous calls from furious Hurricane Helene policyholders after learning how little coverage is afforded for the non-elevated floor of a multi-story building under their flood insurance policies.

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Court Differentiates Vandalism from Theft in First Party Insurance Policy

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The loss was reported to Allstate on November 24, 2021, and the Plaintiffs filed a claim seeking coverage for the damage to their dwelling and structures in the amount of $200,000. The Court added that, “coverage under insurance policies, particularly all-risk policies, is interpreted broadly.” Citing to Allemand v.

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Mailing a Letter, in Context With Other Clues, Is Sufficient Cancellation – NC High Court

Insurance Journal

Simply mailing a cancellation notice to a policyholder, when viewed in the context of other indicators, was enough to comply with state law and void a homeowner’s insurance policy shortly just weeks before a fire destroyed a home, the North …

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Mississippi Commissioner Warns of Francine’s Impact on State

Insurance Journal

Mississippi’s insurance commissioner is reminding policyholders that once Hurricane Francine moves across Louisiana, it will likely bring strong winds and heavy rains to the western part of the Magnolia State. And residents should be prepared by reading their insurance policies, …

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Best Practices for Digital Claims Management for Agents and Brokers

American Agents Alliance

Every part of the insurance lifecycle is changing in the digital age, including the handling of claims. Agents and brokers play important roles in the digital claims management process, from educating policyholders on loss mitigation to helping insureds file claims and work with their insurers.

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FAIR Plan Under Fire: Class Action Claims Smoke Damage Coverage Falls Short

American Agents Alliance

By Mark Robinson In July 2024, a significant class action lawsuit was filed against the California FAIR Plan, accusing the state’s fire insurance backstop of improperly denying smoke damage claims in violation of California Insurance Code Sections 2070 and 2071.

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