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Valuables Insurance Coverage: Art Insurance Fire Claim Headed to Trial

Property Insurance Coverage Law

One of the more complex damage issues that must be addressed in all fire, smoke, and heat claims is the amount of damage to personal property in areas of a structure far away from the main fire.

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Louisiana Court Finds That an Insured Breached its Duty to Cooperate

The Property Insurance Law Observer

June 24, 2024) offers valuable lessons for policyholders regarding the importance of cooperation in the insurance claims process. In Marcantel , the plaintiff suffered damage from Hurricane Laura at two properties in Louisiana. The ruling in Marcantel emphasizes the importance of cooperation in the insurance claims process.

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Prepare for the Unexpected — How to Help Policyholders With Disaster Planning

American Agents Alliance

Learn more about how to help policyholders prepare for the unexpected with helpful tips. How to Help Policyholders With Proactive Disaster Planning An important start to disaster planning is considering whether or not a potential loss would be covered by insurance. Provide expert educational services for policyholders.

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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. After investigating, Allstate denied coverage, invoking the policy’s vandalism exclusion and increased risk provision.

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