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Tornado Damage During Hurricanes: Navigating the Deductible Dilemma

Property Insurance Coverage Law

This year, a record-tying … The post Tornado Damage During Hurricanes: Navigating the Deductible Dilemma appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog. Opinions expressed are solely his own and are not meant to express the views or opinions of the IAUA.

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Explaining Deductibles After Multiple Florida Hurricanes

Insurance Journal

Deductibles serve several purposes. They make insureds less likely to file smaller claims because either damage falls within the deductible, or is so close to it that the policyholder would rather not … They provide some premium relief for the insured.

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What to Know About Deductibles After Multiple Florida Hurricanes

Insurance Journal

Deductibles serve several purposes. They make insureds less likely to file smaller claims because either damage falls within the deductible, or is so close to it that the policyholder would rather not … They provide some premium relief for the insured.

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Decision: Insurer Prevails on Motion in Limine to Exclude RCV Evidence at Trial

The Property Insurance Law Observer

District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted the insurers motion in limine and excluded evidence and testimony regarding replacement cost value of damages, matching, and to limit damages to direct physical loss. Actual Cash Value v. 2d 684, 690 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008).

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The Problem(s) With Hail Claims – Part 3

Insurance Journal

My previous two columns (May and June 2024) addressed issues with hail and windstorm claims regarding the discovery and reporting of damage, actual cash value versus replacement cost valuation and 180-day reporting conditions, percentage deductibles, special cosmetic damage limitations, and …

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Court Finds Policy Term, “Windstorm,” to be Ambiguous in Coverage Dispute Involving Tornado

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The insureds suffered property damage caused by a tornado and subsequently submitted a claim to their insurer. The insurer paid only a portion of the claim because it maintained that the tornado that struck and damaged the property was a “windstorm” and, therefore, the claim was subject to the policy’s “Windstorm or Hail Deductible.”

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Why Museums Should Buy a Stand-Alone Fine Art & Collectibles Policy

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The policy covers the following: Direct Physical Loss or Damage : This includes accidental damage, vandalism, fire, theft, natural disasters, and other unexpected incidents. For example, a sculpture damaged during a public event or a painting harmed in transit for an exhibition would be covered with a stand-alone policy.

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