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. Additionally, property undervaluation can result in coinsurance penalties.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The 6th Circuit held that the property policy’s cosmetic damage exclusion applied to bar coverage because the insured, J&S Welding, Inc. Insured”), failed to disclose or produce any expert evidence to rebut the conclusions of the West American’s three experts, who determined the roof’s damage was merely cosmetic.

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Property Insurance Centre

MARCH 19, 2024

Understanding Consumer Education and Property Insurance As an informed consumer, education on consumer rights and property insurance is crucial. It empowers individuals to make informed decisions about insurance coverage and understand their policy rights.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

Emerging Property Insurance Trends 2024 Welcome to our guide on emerging trends in the property insurance industry. As we dive into the evolving landscape of property insurance, it’s important to stay informed about the latest trends and challenges affecting the market. Hurricane Harvey 2017 92.0

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. 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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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 18, 2024

A federal court recently held that an insurer could not deny coverage under a homeowner’s policy based upon the failure of the named insured’s son, an “insured person,” to submit to an examination under oath (“EUO”). Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company , Civil Action No. In Michelle Adeola v.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

AUGUST 22, 2024

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.

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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.

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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

MAY 21, 2024

The New York Supreme Court recently weighed in on what constitutes “reasonable care” to maintain heat in the context of a first-party insurance policy exclusion requiring such reasonable care. On January 2, 2019, a real estate broker arrived at the house and discovered extensive water damage. In Michael Zimmerman v.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

29, 2024)), the Court determined that the term “windstorm” was ambiguous as utilized in the subject insurance policy. The insureds suffered property damage caused by a tornado and subsequently submitted a claim to their insurer. —Dallas Jan. Code § 542A.001(2)(C) of Newark, N.J. Weatherman (193 S.W.2d

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

JUNE 13, 2024

2024), to preserve diversity jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York permitted a plaintiff insured to drop non-diverse, dispensable defendant Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London (“Underwriters”) which subscribed to a commercial property insurance policy. 2024 WL 2830909, (S.D.N.Y.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 25, 2024

Moreover, the Court rejected the property owner’s argument that the policy was illusory because it did not afford an additional insured the same coverage as the named insured.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 30, 2024

Freehold Block of Flats Insurance: Top Cover Tips If you own a freehold block of flats , it’s crucial to have the right insurance coverage to protect your investment. Standard home insurance policies may not provide adequate protection for the unique risks associated with a block of flats.

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Cover4LetProperty

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Landlord’s insurance (also known as buy to let insurance or let property insurance ) is something a landlord should consider when purchasing a property with the intention to let it. Here we discuss what landlord insurance covers, why it is so important, plus other considerations.

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Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

MAY 27, 2024

These events may include property damage, liability claims from work-related injuries, break-ins, or business interruption. Protection of Business Property Commercial insurance protects all business property, including buildings on the land, equipment in the yard, inventory, and other assets owned by the company.

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Property Insurance Centre

AUGUST 28, 2024

Corner Shop Insurance and BT Redcare Alarm changes Business Owners who have corner shop insurance are all to aware of the benefits an appropriate intruder alarm system will have, both in relation to their insurance premiums (or in being given an insurance policy at all in some cases) and to the physical security of their goods.

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Property Insurance Centre

JULY 21, 2024

Aspray, a leading property damage claims management company, can act on your behalf when you need to make a claim. Aspray’s repeat win is a reflection of their unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch service to their clients, ensuring that they receive the best possible outcome in times of property damage.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

JULY 26, 2024

Here are a few key areas to consider: Property Insurance Your tailoring business likely has valuable equipment, such as sewing machines, cutting tables, and fabric inventory. Property insurance can protect these assets from damage or loss due to fire, theft, or other covered perils.

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Property Insurance Centre

AUGUST 8, 2024

What happens when the unoccupied property becomes empty again? Essentially, the cover you lost will re re-applied to your office buildings policy – such as theft or malicious damage for example will no longer be excluded. What do we recommend as a broker for unoccupied office insurance?

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Wren Insurance Agency

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

First, in terms of those seeking a seasonal second home in Florida, there are several types of insurance you may want to consider. First and foremost, you will need a homeowners insurance policy on the residence, even though it isn't your primary location. It is typically the renter's responsibility to cover those.

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Cover4LetProperty

AUGUST 23, 2022

Buy to let property insurance (also known as landlord insurance) is cover specifically designed to protect the principal assets of a buy to let business. How is let property insurance different from home insurance? Insurance is all about the management of risk. What doesn’t buy-to-let insurance cover?

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Cover4LetProperty

AUGUST 15, 2022

Beware of the headline price One possible problem with products branded as low-priced or cheap landlords’ insurance, though, is that the attractive price tag may have been achieved at the cost of the levels of let property insurance cover provided. How do I choose the most suitable landlord insurance?

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Protect Commercial Insurance

MAY 24, 2024

While you may have the basic insurance policies in place, such as property and general liability insurance, there are several other essential insurance policies that you might be overlooking. That’s why it’s crucial to consider other insurance policies to protect your business comprehensively.

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Risk Management Monitor

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

One of the first steps in obtaining commercial property insurance is to determine the value of the property being insured. The reported property value will drive premium amounts and, importantly, represents the property loss exposure.

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Risk Management Monitor

AUGUST 9, 2022

Last week, a severe thunderstorm unleashed massive hailstones in Alberta, Canada, damaging dozens of cars and unleashing potentially record-breaking hailstones the size of grapefruits. In that case, a hotel filed a lawsuit against its insurer for refusing to cover hail-related roof damage under a commercial property insurance policy.

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Property Insurance Centre

MAY 20, 2024

Consequences of Underinsurance In the event of a claim on the block insurance policy , the insurer or its appointed loss adjuster may check to see that the Declared Value is adequate. If it is not, they may rely upon a clause within the insurance policy called Average, Average Condition, or Underinsurance.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

MAY 30, 2024

In this article, we will explore different types of insurance coverage that can help safeguard your business from property damage, liability claims, cyber threats, and more. Let’s dive in and discover the insurance options that are essential for your business’s protection.

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Cover4LetProperty

APRIL 16, 2024

But before we actually look at some of the principal ways in which landlord insurance may continue to protect your property, let’s take a look at the different types of landlord there are in the UK. Read more: A landlord’s guide to HMOs.

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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 are let property insurance brokers?

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Property Insurance Centre

JULY 30, 2024

3 By only choosing trustworthy tenants, the chances of problems like late rent or damage decrease. This keeps the property in great shape and stops bigger problems from happening. It stops big damage and saves money on repairs later. It reduces the chances of problems like late rent or damage.

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Cover4LetProperty

JANUARY 21, 2023

Those differences help to explain why landlords cannot simply use one of the very many standard home insurance policies on the market to protect the bricks and mortar and the contents of residential property which is currently let to tenants.

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

APRIL 5, 2024

The widespread damage incurred from Idalia last year highlighted the importance of being financially protected from catastrophic losses – and that includes having adequate levels of property insurance and flood coverage,” said Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan.

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Cover4LetProperty

JANUARY 4, 2023

Some landlord insurance policies may have certain conditions attached to who you can and cannot rent your property. For example, some policies may specifically exclude cover if tenancies are granted to groups such as students, DSS recipients, asylum seekers, or others. What does landlord insurance for DSS tenants cover?

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