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Court Permits Parties to Cure Defective Diversity Jurisdiction in Suit Against Underwriters at Lloyd’s

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, et al. 2024), to preserve diversity jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York permitted a plaintiff insured to drop non-diverse, dispensable defendant Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London (“Underwriters”) which subscribed to a commercial property insurance policy.

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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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Proactive Tips for Businesses Facing Hail Damage Claims

Risk Management Monitor

As companies assess their natural disaster preparedness, there are some proactive measures that should be taken specifically for hail to leave organizations best positioned for any resulting insurance claims. In 2018, the 5 th Circuit Court of Appeals took things a step further in Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London v.

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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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Emerging Property Insurance Trends 2024

Property Insurance Centre

. “Insureds need to be aware of the potential risks they face and work closely with their insurers to understand the coverage limitations and take proactive measures to protect their properties.” Insurers are investing in advanced technology and data analytics to improve risk assessment and underwriting processes.

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Builder’s Risk Insurance in Tennessee: A Broker’s Guide 

Distinguished

Whether it’s a construction project for a single-family home , a mixed-use building , or a commercial property, Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk Program has got it covered. When a project is under construction or renovation, your clients are likely not covered by their homeowner’s insurance or business insurance.

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Why can’t I get insurance?

Property Insurance Centre

In many cases, it can be just plain old bad luck as to why you can’t get the insurance you want, with the best cover & terms there are available. In other cases, it will be due to underwriting appetite of insurers and their ever changing attitudes to risk. Getting an alarm will often be a deterrent in the first instance.