The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 20, 2025

Consequently, the plaintiff was not entitled to indemnity for damage to the property it purported to insure under a commercial property insurance policy. [1] Conclusion The ruling in Ram Krishana serves as a critical reminder that policyholders must have a valid insurable interest in properties they seek to insure. Hawley Insurance Co.

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American Agents Alliance

APRIL 3, 2025

While the relationship between tariffs and insurance costs can seem unrelated, tariffs can increase costs for insurers and policyholders. Read more to understand this relationship and how agents can help policyholders manage this uncertainty. This could cause higher rates in commercial property and homeowners lines.

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Tort reform is discussed as a legislative solution to the challenge of legal system abuse excessive policyholder or plaintiff attorney practices that increase costs and time to settle insurance claims. According to IRC, the rate for private passenger litigation in Georgia is nearly three times that in the median state.

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Cowbell

MARCH 30, 2025

With each expansion, we refine our underwriting models in real-time, anchoring our promise to swiftly pay claimsover $250 million disbursed to datewhen policyholders need us most. These deployments supercharge data-driven underwriting, expedite claims management, and deliver real-time insights for brokers and policyholders worldwide.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Resolving disputes through appraisal or arbitration may be, but is certainly not always, less costly and efficient.

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Bankers Insurance

AUGUST 8, 2024

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. In fact, an estimated 75% of commercial properties are underinsured by 40% or more, according to industry data.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

JUNE 27, 2024

Introduction Navigating the world of commercial insurance can often feel like walking through a dense fog of myths and misconceptions. Unfortunately, the abundance of myths surrounding commercial insurance may lead many business owners to make decisions that are not in their best interest. This is far from the truth.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

MAY 13, 2021

The following 5 Permissions are necessary if you’re advising or transacting on Commercial Insurance 1. For example, helping a potential policyholder to fill in a proposal form or introducing a customer to another intermediary, either for advice or to help arrange an insurance policy. first appeared on Protect Commercial Insurance.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

As the traditional insurance market continues to harden, policyholders are increasingly exploring parametric hurricane insurance as a complement and sometimes a substitute to their existing property insurance coverage.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Introduction The world of commercial insurance is constantly evolving, adapting to meet the changing needs of businesses. Whether you’re a small business owner, an industry leader, or just curious about the future, understanding these key trends will be essential in navigating the commercial insurance world.

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Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

JUNE 14, 2024

Filing a commercial claim is a complex and daunting process, especially for business owners unfamiliar with the ins and outs of insurance policies. If the policyholder makes mistakes during the claims process, it can lead to delays, denials, or underpayment of claims, which can significantly impact a business’s financial stability.

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LexisNexis

APRIL 1, 2025

Read now » Related Content Builders Risk Insurance and Its Use in Construction Projects Discover the unusual characteristics of builders risk insurance and how features of the coverage differentiate it from other commercial policies that can afford some, but not identical, protection to the policyholder.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Insurance policies that provide broad coverage across multiple items or locations can be a policyholder’s best friend. A recent federal court decision in Louisiana 1 highlights the complexities in determining whether a policy provides blanket or scheduled coverage – a distinction that can significantly impact claim payments.

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Triple-I: Business Insurance

JUNE 8, 2022

With this in mind, 73 percent of policyholders said they consider climate change one of their primary concerns, compared with 40 percent of insurers. “Insurers who prioritize focus on sustainability will be making smart long-term business decisions that will positively impact their future relevance and growth.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

JANUARY 21, 2021

The updated key takeaways for policyholders are as follows: 1: Notifiable Disease: cover will be available under all of the Notifiable Disease extensions considered by the Supreme Court for losses caused by the wider COVID-19 pandemic. Protect Commercial Team.

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Property Insurance Centre

MARCH 19, 2024

By understanding key terms, policy details, and the rights and responsibilities of policyholders, consumers can engage with insurers more effectively, ensuring better communication and ultimately achieving their desired outcomes. By exploring these guides, individuals can gain a comprehensive understanding of why insurance is essential.

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American Agents Alliance

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Independent P&C agents and brokers who reside and work in this region must also know how to help policyholders manage earthquake risk. Learn more about how agents can help their policyholders manage earthquake risk in this blog. This coverage gap means agents must educate policyholders to help ensure they have adequate protection.

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Distinguished

MARCH 20, 2025

These cases often focus on whether an insurer is required to cover damages when a policyholder has violated housing codes or other regulations. Yes, several legal precedents have shaped how housing violations impact insurance coverage.

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Zywave

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Discover how Zywave's suite of cyber solutions can help brokers and insurers educate policyholders, reduce risk and maximize profitability. It's time to strengthen your cyber skillset.

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LexisNexis

JANUARY 28, 2025

Insuring Construction Risks through Commercial General Liability Policies Scrutinize the risks covered by the commercial general liability (CGL) policy and how to specify in a construction contract the insurance to be obtained so that coverage for construction risks is maximized.

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LexisNexis

JANUARY 28, 2025

Insuring Construction Risks through Commercial General Liability Policies Scrutinize the risks covered by the commercial general liability (CGL) policy and how to specify in a construction contract the insurance to be obtained so that coverage for construction risks is maximized.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Whilst we’re predominantly a commercial insurance broker, the new ruling affects our high-value household policies. During th e term of cover, at any time a policyholder may opt-out of auto-renew. first appeared on Protect Commercial Insurance.

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Cowbell

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

He will work directly with the sales, product, and leadership teams to ensure alignment with business objectives, fostering broker and policyholder engagement, and spearheading innovative campaigns that reinforce Cowbell’s position as a leader in cyber insurance.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

With higher rates and greater net participations, primary insurers face challenges in balancing affordability for policyholders while maintaining the necessary coverage to protect against risks. This helps to mitigate the risk of underinsured properties and ensures that policyholders have adequate coverage in place.

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Cowbell

JANUARY 13, 2025

We have prioritized market education, a crucial element in managing risk and fostering trust with our partners and policyholders. In 2025, we will elevate our joint efforts, unlocking new avenues for collaboration and setting new benchmarks for excellence in commercial insurance.

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Zywave

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By providing insights into limits and loss profiles for similar risks, together with bindable quotes, we’re leveraging our arsenal of propriety data to help educate brokers and address the coverage needs of their policyholder clients.” Comprised of over 400,000 insurance programs incepted by U.S.

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Property Insurance Centre

JULY 21, 2024

Their comprehensive approach, combining expert knowledge, personalised service, and a keen attention to detail, has earned them a stellar reputation among policyholders and insurers alike. We look forward to continuing our mission of helping policyholders navigate the complexities of property damage claims with confidence and ease.”

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Majesco

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Because reinsurers, mid and large market commercial and specialty lines companies have large numbers of complex risk items that require fast, dependable performance for rating calculations. When insurers routinely deliver on the promise of swift and accurate rating information to brokers and policyholders, they gain a competitive edge.

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Triple-I: Business Insurance

AUGUST 11, 2022

Kurtz , a principal and consulting actuary at Milliman, said another year of underwriting losses is likely for the commercial multi-peril line. Social inflation” refers to the impact of litigation costs on insurers’ claim payouts, loss ratios, and, ultimately, how much policyholders pay for coverage.

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Property Insurance Centre

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Let’s have a look at them… Don’t claim for everything – One thing insurers do not like, is a policyholder that claims over multiple times a year & for the smallest thing. For example, many commercial buildings and retail business will often have large theft excesses applied, as a result of theft & malicious damage claims.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

JULY 20, 2023

As reported on Hunton’s Insurance Recovery Blog , the Fifth Circuit recently held that Blue Bell Creameries’ commercial general liability (CGL) insurers do not have a duty to defend the ice cream company in a shareholder lawsuit, which arose from a Listeria outbreak. In any event, the ruling is a mixed bag for policyholders.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Underwriting involves evaluating risks and determining suitable premiums for policyholders. When interest rates climb, insurers might face higher operational costs themselves, which they sometimes pass on to policyholders through increased premiums.

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Shield Insurance Agency

AUGUST 20, 2024

Many policyholders may be tempted to file a claim for every little incident in the belief that their insurance policy will cover all damages. Shield Insurance Blog | Small Insurance Claims | Contact Our Sales Team! However, filing small insurance claims can have long-term financial consequences.

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LexisNexis

AUGUST 6, 2024

Practical Guidance Updates Featuring the latest updates from your Practical Guidance account.

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Tosten Marketing

MARCH 31, 2025

Pinpointing Your Perfect Policyholder Understanding your target market forms the foundation of any successful insurance agency marketing plan. For instance, send home maintenance tips to homeowners insurance clients or safe driving reminders to auto insurance policyholders. Who Is Your Ideal Insurance Client?

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

MARCH 11, 2021

Nashville Underground LLC—“nationally acclaimed, seven-story restaurant, bar, night club and live music venue” located in downtown Nashville—procured a commercial property policy from AMCO Insurance Company (AMCO) to protect it from fortuitous catastrophic events.

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Redbird Agents

JULY 9, 2024

Property and casualty insurance such as auto insurance, home insurance and commercial insurance. The mental side impacts maintaining steady income stream, policyholder attrition (they cancel their policy or go to another agent), staying up to speed with emerging technologies and compliance, and balancing your personal life with work!

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