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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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Valuables Insurance Coverage: Art Insurance Fire Claim Headed to Trial

Property Insurance Coverage Law

One of the more complex damage issues that must be addressed in all fire, smoke, and heat claims is the amount of damage to personal property in areas of a structure far away from the main fire.

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Louisiana Court Finds That an Insured Breached its Duty to Cooperate

The Property Insurance Law Observer

In Marcantel , the plaintiff suffered damage from Hurricane Laura at two properties in Louisiana. Following the hurricane, plaintiff submitted an insurance claim with a detailed contents list for $663,682 in personal property losses.

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Court Differentiates Vandalism from Theft in First Party Insurance Policy

The Property Insurance Law Observer

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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Landlord Insurance vs. Standard Home Insurance: Key Differences

Protect Commercial Insurance

These insurance types serve different purposes and cover various aspects of property ownership. Understanding Landlord Insurance Image courtesy: Unsplash Navigating the world of property insurance can be a bit daunting, especially when you’re trying to discern between landlord insurance and standard home insurance.

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Do You Own a Townhome? If so, you may be over-insured!

Wren Insurance Agency

In Florida, a townhome is either insured as a single-family home (through an HO3 policy), or as a condominium (an HO6). The type of property insurance you need is dependent on how your community is insured as a whole.

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Block of Flats Insurance Glossary of Terms

Property Insurance Centre

This could mean that if the property is insured for 50% of its correct rebuilding cost, the insurer only pays 50% of the claimed amount. damage caused by a leak). The clause or condition of the block of flats insurance policy may vary between insurers. This can apply to a total loss (e.g.