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Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotage in Baltic Sea

Insurance Journal

Sweden detained a vessel suspected of damaging a subsea data cable connecting it with Latvia, the third such incident in the Baltic Sea in the past three months. The Security Service said it’s conducting a preliminary investigation into the crime

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Man Admits Shootings That Damaged Electrical Substations in the Dakotas

Insurance Journal

AP) — A Canadian man has pleaded guilty to federal crimes for shootings at electrical substations and an oil pipeline in the Dakotas that caused $1.7 million in damages. BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) Cameron Monte Smith pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District …

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High Condo Premiums a Top Issue in Hawaii Legislative Races

Insurance Journal

Jillian Anderson was planning to make fighting crime in Waikiki the top issue in her campaign for a seat in the Hawaii House of Representatives. Then came the letter from her condo association announcing a 300% increase in insurance premiums, …

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Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

Distinguished

Unlike single-family homes, apartment complexes face heightened risks damage from one unit can quickly spread to others, liability claims can stem from common areas, and evolving building codes can demand costly upgrades. The court awarded her a staggering $13 million in damages.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Commercial Property Insurance

Protect Commercial Insurance

Image courtesy: Unsplash Definition and Overview Commercial property insurance is a type of insurance designed to protect your business premises and the contents within from loss or damage. Here’s why it’s crucial: – Financial Protection : In the event of loss or damage, the costs can be exorbitant.

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Boost security with these top retail story safety tips.

Frankenmuth Insurance

Minimize crime with security cameras, ample exterior lighting, and alarm systems. Putting yourself in a robber’s shoes can help you make proactive adjustments and prevent crime. Large cracks or craters could cause bodily harm or damage to vehicles. Setting up or running the small business of your dreams? What would you take?

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The Impact of Location on Commercial Property Insurance Rates

Jackson & Jackson

Properties in high-risk zones for these disasters typically see higher insurance rates due to the increased likelihood of damage—especially the Brush Areas in California. Crime Rates Areas with higher crime rates often have higher property insurance rates due to the elevated risk of theft, vandalism, and other crime-related damages.