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How Climate Change is Shaping Insurance Policies for Commercial Properties

Protect Commercial Insurance

Introduction Climate change isn’t just an environmental buzzword; it’s rapidly becoming a pivotal factor in the world of insurance, especially for commercial properties. As we face more frequent and intense extreme weather events, insurers are re-evaluating their policies to better manage these growing risks.

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The Importance of Accurate Valuation in Commercial Property Insurance

Bankers Insurance

THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCURATE VALUATION IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE When purchasing or renewing commercial property insurance , it’s important for businesses to ensure their coverage includes correct property valuations. Additionally, property undervaluation can result in coinsurance penalties.

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Purpose Built Flats Insurance and Lift Insurance Policy?

Property Insurance Centre

What does a Lift Inspection Policy cover in conjunction with a Purpose Built Flats Insurance Policy? Lift Inspection policies will often accompany a Purpose Built Flats Insurance Policy, and for good reason. Breakdown – Damage to any item of Plant caused by its own Breakdown.

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Court Addresses Whether Rainwater Accumulation on Roof Constituted “Surface Water”

The Property Insurance Law Observer

23, 2024), the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts held that the term “surface waters,” as used in a limitation contained in commercial property insurance policies, was ambiguous in the context of rainwater accumulating on roofs, thereby finding coverage for the insured.

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Does a sagging floor constitute a “collapse”? Court finds ambiguity in “collapse.”

The Property Insurance Law Observer

2024), the District Court of Massachusetts found that “collapse” provisions within a commercial property policy were ambiguous where a floor merely sagged without completely falling to the ground. During the policy period, the insured’s floor “sunk” between eight to 12 inches.

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Understanding Multi-Family Property Insurance in California.

Jackson & Jackson

Multi-unit commercial properties in California offer investors the potential for significant returns. Investors must understand the importance of securing comprehensive commercial property insurance coverage to protect their investments. It covers property damage, loss of income, liability claims, etc.

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Top Building Insurance Pitfalls To Trigger F.O.M.O.

Property Insurance Centre

See what is not covered in terms of events/damage for your policy and think about getting flood insurance or accidental damage insurance if desired. Accidental damage is not usually covered by a normal building insurance policy. – Provided that add-ons are part of the lease.