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Lack of Insurable Interest Precludes Recovery for Property Damage

The Property Insurance Law Observer

2025)), the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York determined that the plaintiff lacked an insurable interest in property it insured because it did not own or possess the property or suffer economic loss due to the propertys destruction. Hawley Insurance Co. 2025 WL 371016) (S.D.N.Y.

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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 Commercial Property Insurance: A Guide for New Investors in California

Jackson & Jackson

Investing in commercial property in California can be a lucrative venture, but it also comes with its unique set of risks and responsibilities. One of the most crucial aspects to consider is commercial property insurance. This is crucial if someone is injured on your property.

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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. inflation).

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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. Scorpio v. Jemiola Living Trust v.

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How Do You Know What Commercial Insurance Products Your Business May Benefit From?

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

Beyond vehicle coverage, you may also need general liability insurance, which protects against third-party claims for injuries or property damage during business operations. If you own a physical location, commercial property insurance can help protect your building, inventory, and equipment from fire, theft, or natural disasters.