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Employee Dishonesty Claims—How Far Back Does Coverage Extend?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

When businesses think about protecting themselves from risk, they often focus on property damage, natural disasters, or customer lawsuits. However, one of the most damaging and often overlooked threats comes from within: employee theft.

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New Triple-I Issue Brief Puts the Spotlight on Georgia’s Insurance Affordability Crisis

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

Insurance affordability in Georgia is dwindling as claim frequency and insurer costs soar, according to the latest issue brief from Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), Trends and Insights: Georgia Insurance Affordability. Injury claim severity in the state is slightly higher than in the rest of the country.

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Is Your Business Underinsured? Here’s How to Find Out!

Relation

Many business owners believe they have adequate coverageuntil an unexpected claim arises. Whether it’s a lawsuit, property damage, or an unforeseen disruption, the lack of sufficient insurance can lead to devastating financial consequences.

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Court Says Builder’s Risk Policy Limited Coverage for Additional Insureds

The Property Insurance Law Observer

March 11, 2024), the Court determined that the plaintiff property owner, as an additional insured, was not entitled to the same insurance coverage as the named insured where the builder’s risk policy limited the scope of recovery for soft costs and rental income.

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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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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Brick commercial office building by Binyamin Mellish Expanding your business to a new location is an exciting step toward growth, but it also introduces new risks. From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical.

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Navigating Insurance Challenges in Affordable Housing: Rehabs vs. New Construction

Scott Insurance

However, affordable housing developers focused on rehabilitating, or rehabbing, older properties face many challenges beyond the risks associated with new construction. If heavy machinery is used in proximity to the existing apartment buildings, it raises the potential for accidents or property damage.