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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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Michigan DIFS Urges Residents to Review Policies Amid Winter Risks

Insurance Journal

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is urging residents to review their auto, home, and renters’ insurance policies to ensure they fully understand their coverage and have a plan to pay policy deductibles in the event of …

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

Distinguished

While adding these items to a property or package policy might seem convenient, museums face unique exposures that such generalized policies often fail to address. A stand-alone Fine Art & Collectibles insurance policy is designed to provide museums with comprehensive coverage of the items and their vulnerabilities.

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

The Property Insurance Law Observer

29, 2024)), the Court determined that the term “windstorm” was ambiguous as utilized in the subject insurance policy. 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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Helping Clients Navigate Marketplace Open Enrollment | Solstiuce

Solstice Insurance Broker

Brokers should advocate for clients year-round, assisting with claims and policy updates. Be the Lighthouse In the often murky waters of insurance jargon and policy complexities, your role as an insurance broker is akin to a lighthouse. Be proactive about policy updates that might affect them.

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

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Background: Plaintiffs, Luz Marquez and Gilberto Santiago (Plaintiffs), sued Clear Blue Specialty Insurance Company (Clear Blue) for denial of coverage under their homeowners policy (the Policy) for damage to their home allegedly caused by Hurricane Ian. Actual Cash Value v.

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Please Don’t Compare Whole Life Dividends to Universal Life Interest

The Insurance Pro

How Life Insurance Products Develop Returns The return on cash values is driven by unique elements depending on the type of life insurance policy. For universal life insurance policies we focus on the interest rate payable on the policy. For whole life insurance , we focus on the dividend interest rate.