Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 5, 2024

When navigating the aftermath of a property damage claim, many homeowners seek professionals to help them secure the best possible settlement from their insurance company. However, policyholders … The post Public Adjusters Prohibited in Arkansas appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 4, 2024

Insurance policies protect you from the cost of replacing lost, damaged, or stolen items: or at least, that’s how they’re supposed to work. But what happens if your insurance company refuses to pay what you are owed?

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 4, 2024

26, 2024), the Western District of Washington considered competing motions for partial summary judgment in a property damage case involving a winter storm, where large amounts of rain and melted snow backed the drain up and the force of the water pushed through the exterior door causing damage to the entire basement level.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 12, 2024

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington decided an insurance coverage case involving Plaintiffs Benny and Guangying Cheung and Defendant Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company. Plaintiffs argued that the damage was covered under the policy, primarily resulting from theft.

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American Agents Alliance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Learn more about how to help policyholders prepare for the unexpected with helpful tips. How to Help Policyholders With Proactive Disaster Planning An important start to disaster planning is considering whether or not a potential loss would be covered by insurance. Provide expert educational services for policyholders.

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Bankers Insurance

MAY 16, 2024

The homeowners insurance market is complicated and dynamic, and many policyholders have experienced increased rates in recent years despite no changes to their coverage or claims filed. Finally, toward the end of 2023, reinsurance rates rose by as much as 40% as companies sought to recoup increased losses from recent years.

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American Agents Alliance

JULY 17, 2024

Agents and brokers play important roles in the digital claims management process, from educating policyholders on loss mitigation to helping insureds file claims and work with their insurers. Data shows about 6% of homeowners filed a claim under their homeowners insurance policies during the five years ranging from 2018 to 2022.

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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. Understanding your rights can help you navigate any disputes that may arise during the claims process.

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Shield Insurance Agency

AUGUST 20, 2024

Small Insurance Claims Can Raise Premiums Small insurance claims, such as those for minor property damage, may seem like a hassle to deal with. Many policyholders may be tempted to file a claim for every little incident in the belief that their insurance policy will cover all damages.

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Scott Insurance

JANUARY 31, 2024

has seen an increase in their homeowners insurance premium. According to Money.com , an independent publisher, recent year-over-year premium increases have averaged 20%, and policyholders should expect to see at least a 10-15% increase in 2024. However, homeowners insurance generally operates on a lagged timeline regarding inflation.

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Property Insurance Centre

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

See what is not covered in terms of events/damage for your policy and think about getting flood insurance or accidental damage insurance if desired. Accidental damage is not usually covered by a normal building insurance policy. – Provided that add-ons are part of the lease. What is Covered?

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TGS

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Imagine discovering after a claim that the policy won’t pay enough to replace your roof or cover water damage. Some may exclude things like flood damage, earthquake damage, or—if you live in coastal areas—windstorm coverage. And don’t forget, certain types of claims—like hurricane damage—can carry their own separate deductibles.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

Weather Conditions and Natural Disasters Since 1980, there have been 360 weather- and climate-related natural catastrophes , resulting in damages and costs of over $2.57 Unpredictable weather events and the rise in natural catastrophes pose significant challenges for the property insurance industry. Hurricane Harvey 2017 92.0

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Protect Commercial Insurance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

With data breaches, ransomware, and cyber espionage on the rise, cybersecurity has become a critical focus for companies worldwide. The year 2025 sees the sophistication of these threats reaching new levels, affecting companies of all sizes. Let’s dive into a few key technological innovations making waves in the industry.

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Cover4LetProperty

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The principal costs of running your buy to let business are likely to include the mortgage repayments (typically, in the case of buy to let mortgages, these are likely to be interest-only mortgages), the cost of repairs and maintenance, any letting agent’s fees, and landlords’ insurance. What do I do with the deposit I ask my tenants for?

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Distinguished

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In the event of a default, the principal must indemnify the surety for any costs or damages paid out to resolve the breach. The Surety : A third party, often an insurance company, that provides the surety bond, guaranteeing the principal’s performance to the obligee.

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Healthinsurance.org

MAY 20, 2024

In this article HealthCare.gov policyholders at risk Scammers circumvent consumers protections The damage to affected Marketplace buyers Factors that led to the alleged fraudulent activity Buyers with lower incomes targeted Is this happening in states that run their own Marketplaces? What should consumers do?

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Majesco

APRIL 11, 2024

We have companies with really significant loss ratios that won’t improve in 2024, possibly not even in 2025. There is inflation and its pressure on claims costs, whether it’s medical or it is physical damage to homes and businesses. We are starting to see it on homeowners insurance. This applies to auto as well.

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Risk Management Monitor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

.” Millions of Floridians do not have power, and officials on the ground report “historic” amounts of storm damage. Ian follows right on the heels of catastrophic damage from Hurricane Fiona. In the meantime, take photos of the damage and do whatever you can to mitigate further damage.

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