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

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The insureds suffered property damage caused by a tornado and subsequently submitted a claim to their insurer. 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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Protect Your Finances: The Truth About Small Insurance Claims

Shield Insurance Agency

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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Big Changes Ahead for California Auto Insurance: Senate Bill 1107 and What It Means for Agents

American Agents Alliance

The legislation, effective January 1, 2025, will increase the current minimum of $15,000 per claimant and $30,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and $5,000 for property damage (15/30/5), to $30,000 per claimant, $60,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and $15,000 for property damage (30/60/15).

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Mold: Impacts on the Affordable Housing Industry

Scott Insurance

Environmental / Pollution Environmental/pollution policies are available in the market and can contemplate both the first party (property) and third party (general liability – bodily injury/property damage) mold exposure.

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Maximise Your Business Growth: 4 Essential Tips to Secure Your Commercial Tailors Insurance

Protect Commercial Insurance

Property insurance can protect these assets from damage or loss due to fire, theft, or other covered perils. It provides coverage for third-party bodily injury or property damage claims that may arise from accidents on your premises or as a result of your products or services.

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Tips for Buying Home Insurance

Bankers Insurance

Coupled with the significant property damages caused by the aforementioned natural disasters, these price increases make claims submitted by policyholders who must repair or rebuild their homes considerably more expensive. Prices for building supplies, such as lumber, concrete, masonry and steel, have skyrocketed in recent years.

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How to Read Homeowners Insurance Quotes

TGS

Deductibles 8. If you suffer from losses or damages beyond those limits, you will be responsible for paying the rest out of pocket. Deductibles In the event of a worst-case scenario, your deductible is the amount you’ll be obligated to pay out-of-pocket before your insurance will step in to foot the rest of the bill.