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Does Commercial Property Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Tosten Marketing

Water damage can wreak havoc on commercial properties, leading to costly repairs and business disruptions. At Tosten Marketing, we often hear from business owners wondering about their insurance coverage for such incidents. Commercial property insurance water damage coverage is a complex topic with many nuances.

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Court Differentiates Vandalism from Theft in First Party Insurance Policy

The Property Insurance Law Observer

On November 20, 2021, after the home was vacant for an extended period of time, unidentified individuals broke into and damaged Plaintiffs’ property, taking various items. After investigating, Allstate denied coverage, invoking the policy’s vandalism exclusion and increased risk provision. Citing to Allemand v.

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Court Says Loose Bolt Remedied by Tightening Does not Constitute “Direct Physical Loss of or Damage” to Property

The Property Insurance Law Observer

American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company , the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts held that a loose bolt or fitting that could be remedied simply by tightening it did not constitute “direct physical loss of or damage” to equipment covered under an all-risk property insurance policy. [1]

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Standard Homeowners’ Insurance Policies Do Not Cover Flood Damage

Boyle Agency Insurance

Floods are natural disasters that can cause extensive damage to homes and properties, leaving homeowners with significant financial burdens. While standard homeowners’ insurance may cover certain perils, it often excludes floods. That’s where flood insurance comes in.

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What Are the Risks of Liability Only Auto Insurance?

TGS

TGS Insurance Blog Lets be realwhen its time to pick an auto insurance policy, most of us are just hunting for the cheapest option that doesnt leave us totally exposed. So, lets break it down: what exactly is liability only auto insurance, and what risks are you signing up for if you roll with it?

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Court Says Builder’s Risk Policy Limited Coverage for Additional Insureds

The Property Insurance Law Observer

March 11, 2024), the Court determined that the plaintiff property owner, as an additional insured, was not entitled to the same insurance coverage as the named insured where the builder’s risk policy limited the scope of recovery for soft costs and rental income.

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Brick commercial office building by Binyamin Mellish Expanding your business to a new location is an exciting step toward growth, but it also introduces new risks. From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical.