Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 13, 2025

In a recent decision that offers crucial guidance to policyholders and public adjusters about how to interpret commercial insurance contracts, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the policyholder, highlighting a key lesson about insurance policy interpretation: When insurance language is ambiguous, courts will interpret any ambiguity in favor of the policyholder. 1 At … The post Clear Language Wins the Day: Court Rules Ambiguity Favors Policyholders appeared first on Property In

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

Private credit’s rush to attract money from retail investors is making the sector more vulnerable to the kind of liquidity mismatches found in traditional lenders, the Bank for International Settlements warned in a report on Tuesday.

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Solstice Insurance Broker

MARCH 12, 2025

Nurturing your current prospects and clients is key to the success of your business. It's also important to spend time and energy reconnecting with past contacts and prospects that have become stale.

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Splash: Finance and Insurance

MARCH 13, 2025

Norwegian car carrier player Hegh Autoliners is taking ownership of one of its leased vessels. The Oslo-listed outfit has exercised a purchase option at Parcar Shipholding on the 2010-built Hegh Copenhagen. The deal worth $36.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 10, 2025

Fraud allegations in insurance disputes are serious business. When an insurer claims a policyholder intentionally misrepresented facts, its essentially saying, “You lied, and we dont have to pay.” After insurers make that argument, they often state, If we are wrong about the fraud arguments, the most we owe is actual cash value because you did … The post Insurers Fraud and Valuation Arguments Fall Flat: Court Sends Key Issues to the Jury appeared first on Property Insurance Cov

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LexisNexis

MARCH 13, 2025

Rupp Pfalzgraf was founded in 2000 by three visionary attorneys who were determined to redefine the traditional law firm model. Over the course of the past 25 years, they have grown into a dynamic, multi-practice firm that embraces technology to deliver exceptional legal services. This innovative culture has propelled the firm into becoming an early adopter of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and they are already reaping substantial benefits in efficiency and case management capabilities.

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Splash: Finance and Insurance

MARCH 10, 2025

Greeces Performance Shipping has secured financing for its third newbuilding in China through another sale and leaseback deal.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 11, 2025

All insurance policies include a section placing specific responsibilities and obligations on policyholders to act in a certain way before entitling them to policy benefits for what should be a covered loss. If policyholders ignore such obligations, insurance companies can try to delay payment or, in more extreme circumstances, even deny payment altogether for what … The post Avoid Claim Denials: Key Policyholder Duties After a Loss appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 13, 2025

Ahead of a decision from California’s insurance commissioner on a State Farm General request for emergency rate increases, company executives and representatives of a consumer group pled their opposing cases in letters to Commissioner Ricardo Lara.

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Majesco

MARCH 13, 2025

Competing in todays marketplace requires a holistic view of advancement, including a complete grasp of internal and external risks. There are so many details! To grow the business, you need speed to market for new products, the ability to quickly make rate and product changes, and a flexible platform to adapt channels and experiences. At the same time, Operations needs to keep a steady eye on decreasing costs, improving productivity, and decreasing the total cost of technology ownership.

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LexisNexis

MARCH 13, 2025

A contract management system is a digital solution designed to streamline and automate the management of contracts. A contract lifecycle can take months to negotiate if the legal team executes a contract manually. A legal team can shorten the contract lifecycle with robust software incorporating extractive AI. An enterprise legal management platform provides the best contract management system because they are integrated.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 13, 2025

In a recent decision that offers crucial guidance to policyholders and public adjusters about how to interpret commercial insurance contracts, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the policyholder, highlighting a key lesson about insurance policy interpretation: When insurance language is ambiguous, courts will interpret any ambiguity in favor of the policyholder. 1 At … The post Clear Language Wins the Day: Court Rules Ambiguity Favors Policyholders appeared first on Property In

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 13, 2025

On a Saturday morning in May, 2020, Italian police officers caught two men pouring chemical waste into the sewers in the southern port city of Brindisi, near a small plane components factory.

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AMAXX

MARCH 10, 2025

Mass layoffs or company closures can trigger a significant increase in workers’ compensation claimssome legitimate, others potentially unsubstantiated. Proper layoff planning isn’t just about handling employment transitions; it’s crucial for controlling claims costs and ensuring that resources are available to support genuinely injured workers.

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PSM Brokerage

MARCH 12, 2025

Source: Forbes Medicare remains a cornerstone of health coverage for older adults in the U.S., providing essential benefits to more than 67 million Americans as of April 2024. With nearly half of all beneficiaries enrolled in Original Medicare and the other half opting for Medicare Advantage , the program continues to evolve to meet the needs of its diverse population.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 10, 2025

Fraud allegations in insurance disputes are serious business. When an insurer claims a policyholder intentionally misrepresented facts, its essentially saying, “You lied, and we dont have to pay.” After insurers make that argument, they often state, If we are wrong about the fraud arguments, the most we owe is actual cash value because you did … The post Insurers Fraud and Valuation Arguments Fall Flat: Court Sends Key Issues to the Jury appeared first on Property Insurance Cov

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 13, 2025

Ardonagh Advisory, the Ardonagh Group’s SME broking platform, announced it has acquired Anderson & Co. (Holdings) Ltd., along with its wholly owned subsidiary Anderson & Co (Insurance Brokers) Ltd. (ACIB). Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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AMAXX

MARCH 10, 2025

In the first part of our series, we emphasized the importance of thoughtful layoff planning to mitigate the risk of increased workers’ compensation claims following a workforce reduction or facility closure. Continuing this essential discussion, we’ll explore additional strategies your company can implement to further safeguard your financial stability and support your employees through transitions. 1.

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Distinguished

MARCH 10, 2025

Museums require specialized protection against various risks. They are the custodians of priceless cultural, historical, and artistic treasures. 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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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 9, 2025

I often wonder if insurance agents read the insurance policies they provide to their clients before selling the product. Why do insurance agents sell policies with clauses that require disputes to be in faraway places? Insurance disputes often boil down to policy language, legal interpretations, and jurisdictional battles. A Florida condominium found out that clauses … The post Why Do Agents Sell Insurance Requiring Disputes to Be Fought in Faraway Courts?

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 13, 2025

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant’s radiation levels have significantly dropped since the cataclysmic meltdown in Japan 14 years ago. Workers walk around in many areas wearing only surgical masks and regular clothes.

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Relation

MARCH 10, 2025

Did you know that 75% of small businesses are underinsured? Many business owners believe they have adequate coverageuntil an unexpected claim arises. Whether it’s a lawsuit, property damage, or an unforeseen disruption, the lack of sufficient insurance can lead to devastating financial consequences. Underinsurance can happen for many reasons, from underestimating risks, to failing to […] The post Is Your Business Underinsured?

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Zywave

MARCH 13, 2025

Insurtech awarded top honors in Customer Service Transformation category Industry-leading insurtech Zywave has won five Stevie Awards in the in the 19 th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The recognition includes highest honors, Gold in the category of Customer Service Transformation for the companys unprecedented improvement in customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and innovation.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 11, 2025

All insurance policies include a section placing specific responsibilities and obligations on policyholders to act in a certain way before entitling them to policy benefits for what should be a covered loss. If policyholders ignore such obligations, insurance companies can try to delay payment or, in more extreme circumstances, even deny payment altogether for what … The post Avoid Claim Denials: Key Policyholder Duties After a Loss appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 12, 2025

Britain’s top financial regulators have scrapped proposed new rules to boost diversity and inclusion in the industry, and mothballed a fresh crackdown on non-financial misconduct, citing fears of imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens on firms.

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Property Insurance Centre

MARCH 11, 2025

Buying Blocks of Flats Insurance in London: Key Risks and Costs When it comes to buying blocks of flats insurance in London, the market is becoming more complex for a number of reasons. In London, block of flats insurance comes with unique challenges and considerations compared to the rest of the UK. There are articles in the media that illustrate some of these issues.

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Zywave

MARCH 10, 2025

Transformation in a Competitive Insurance Market The corporate and specialty insurance market is undergoing rapid economic shifts, driven by digitalization and emerging risks. These changes present both challenges and opportunities that businesses must understand to navigate successfully. In a recent conversation with Zywave, Jim Clark, CEO of HDI US, shared how the company plans to address todays biggest insurance market challenges and thrive.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 8, 2025

Wildfires are an unfortunate reality in California, and the recent Los Angeles wildfires have left behind more than just charred landscapestheyve also caused significant smoke damage to homes and businesses. If youre a property owner dealing with lingering smoke odors, stained walls, or even hidden toxic particles, understanding your insurance rights is critical.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 10, 2025

Citigroup Inc. was fined 500,000 Swiss francs ($568,000) by Switzerland’s stock exchange regulator for failures after a London staffer’s fat-finger trade caused a flash crash in European stocks in 2022.

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AMAXX

MARCH 11, 2025

Effectively managing workers compensation requires careful oversight and proactive measures to identify and prevent fraudulent or exaggerated claims. Surveillance serves as a powerful tool in validating claims, protecting your organizations financial health, and ensuring resources are dedicated to genuinely injured employees. Here are critical situations in which using surveillance can significantly strengthen your workers’ compensation strategy: Claimant Claims Total Disability Surveillan

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Insurance Marine News

MARCH 11, 2025

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Risk of collision with offshore installations from attendant vessels appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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EverQuote

MARCH 12, 2025

Learn how EverQuotes live transfer insurance leads guarantee a 100% contact rate for your producersand how they can help grow your agency.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 10, 2025

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced it has acquired the remaining shares of Philippines-based Philpacific Insurance Brokers & Managers Inc., dba Philinsure, following a minority investment in the business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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