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Construction Financing and Factoring of Insurance Receivables—MMA Related Case Sheds Light on Factors in the Property Insurance Claim Industry

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Property damage insurance claims funding by factoring companies is a relatively recent phenomenon in the property insurance claims industry.

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Protect Your Finances: The Truth About Small Insurance Claims

Shield Insurance Agency

Shield Insurance Blog | Small Insurance Claims | Contact Our Sales Team! Small Insurance Claims Can Raise Premiums Small insurance claims, such as those for minor property damage, may seem like a hassle to deal with.

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The Importance of Experts J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Subsequently, West American issued payment for the damages it deemed to be covered and non-cosmetic. Despite arguing otherwise, the Insured did not produce any expert evidence regarding the cost to repair or replace the roof or the tools and electrical equipment that the Insured claimed were also damaged.

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What’s in a Name (Insured)? Pennsylvania Federal Court Holds Homeowners’ Insurance Policy’s Requirement to Submit to Examination Under Oath Applies Only to Named Insured

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Specifically, the Court affirmed that the duty to submit to an EUO, as included in the insurance policy, applied only to a “named insured” and not an “insured person” and, as such, the named insured’s son failure to comply did not constitute a material breach of the insurance policy.

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How to Protect your Business Against Frozen Pipes and Sprinkler Systems

Bankers Insurance

Property damage: Burst pipes and malfunctioning sprinkler systems can result in substantial water damage to a building’s structure, interior, and equipment, incurring significant repair costs. Failure to uphold a functional sprinkler system can lead to legal compliance problems, fines, and penalties.

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Understanding Consumer Education and Property Insurance

Property Insurance Centre

An immediate response to property damage is crucial. Policyholders should be educated on the importance of documenting damage as it occurs, including taking photographs or videos of the affected areas. This documentation serves as evidence and can support their claims.

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The Importance of Accurate Valuation in Commercial Property Insurance

Bankers Insurance

For example, if an insured’s property is valued at $1 million, but their coverage limit is $700,000 and their policy includes an 80% coinsurance clause, they would likely receive only $43,750 after incurring $50,000 in property damage from a covered event, depending on when their deductible is applied (700,000/800,000) x 50,000 = 43,750).