The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 12, 2024

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. Companies, 160 Wn. Allstate Vehicle & Prop. C22-1174 TSZ, 2023 WL 9000432 (W.D. Citing to Allemand v.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 21, 2024

Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, 1 is a case decided last week involving vacancy clauses often found in property insurance policies, the impact of forfeiture clauses, and how those clauses can be waived. Sinjel, L.L.C.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Insurance policies are like a box of chocolates—you never quite know what you’re going to get. Zurich American Insurance Company, 1 maybe you do, but the label on the box has you scratching your head. You might think Zurich American Insurance Company is the insurer after reading … The post Who Is the Insurer?

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ProWriters

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The gray zone poses significant challenges for not only legal frameworks but also insurance policies. For example, when the NotPetya malware attacked pharmaceutical giant Merck, it brought down more than 40,000 of the company’s machines. But thats a pretty dangerous road to go down for an insurance company.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 4, 2024

At issue in the case was the application of the policy’s wear and tear exclusion and its exceptions. The insurance policy covered direct physical loss but contained an exclusion for physical damage caused by wear and tear, marring or deterioration.

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American Agents Alliance

JULY 17, 2024

Agents and brokers play important roles in the digital claims management process, from educating policyholders on loss mitigation to helping insureds file claims and work with their insurers. Data shows about 6% of homeowners filed a claim under their homeowners insurance policies during the five years ranging from 2018 to 2022.

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Bankers Insurance

MAY 16, 2024

These policies can provide critical financial security as homeowners seek to protect their fiscal stability and property. The homeowners insurance market is complicated and dynamic, and many policyholders have experienced increased rates in recent years despite no changes to their coverage or claims filed. billion each.

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Smart Insurance Agents

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Dependent Definition For Health Insurance Terms In health insurance, a dependent is a person who follows certain rules set by the insurance policy. They can get health coverage under the plan of the policyholder. Dependents get the same or similar health benefits as the main policyholder.

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Property Insurance Centre

MARCH 19, 2024

By understanding key terms, policy details, and the rights and responsibilities of policyholders, consumers can engage with insurers more effectively, ensuring better communication and ultimately achieving their desired outcomes.

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Shield Insurance Agency

AUGUST 20, 2024

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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Protect Commercial Insurance

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Therefore, higher interest rates can sometimes lead to more expensive insurance. Changes in Underwriting Processes Interest rates can also shape the underwriting processes used by insurance companies. Underwriting involves evaluating risks and determining suitable premiums for policyholders.

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Property Insurance Centre

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Accidental damage is not usually covered by a normal building insurance policy. These can be added to your policy for an additional premium. Exclusions Building insurance policies will have exclusions, which are specific events or circumstances that are not covered by your policy.

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TGS

OCTOBER 30, 2024

TGS Insurance » Blog 5 Must-Know Tips for Comparing Home Insurance Quotes Choosing the right home insurance policy can sometimes feel like trying to find the perfect coffee order—it’s a delicate balance between what you need and what works best for your wallet. Bundling your home and auto insurance with the same provider?

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

. “Insureds need to be aware of the potential risks they face and work closely with their insurers to understand the coverage limitations and take proactive measures to protect their properties.” To offset these challenges, reinsurers are passing costs down to primary insurance companies.

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Redbird Agents

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Clear Communications Binds a Great Customer Experience for Insurance Companies Clear communications is to customer engagement what clean floors are to a grocery store. They want nothing to do with the traditional way of selling insurance policies, which typically involves an in-person meeting or two.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

With data breaches, ransomware, and cyber espionage on the rise, cybersecurity has become a critical focus for companies worldwide. The year 2025 sees the sophistication of these threats reaching new levels, affecting companies of all sizes. Insurers must invest in robust data protection strategies to keep up.

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Jackson & Jackson

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Lets take a deeper dive into what Erie Insurance Rate Lock is and how it works, as well as what to expect once your Rate Lock period comes to a close. What Is Erie Insurance Rate Lock? Erie Insurance Rate Lock is a benefit provided to policyholders who have had no tickets, accidents, or claims within the last three years.

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Cover4LetProperty

OCTOBER 10, 2022

That is why a buildings insurance and contents policy typically arranged for the owner-occupying homeowner will not cover a property that is being let out either totally or even in part (a room or two in your own home, for instance). What does let property insurance cover offer by way of protection?

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Redbird Agents

APRIL 10, 2025

Author: John Hilton Indexed universal life insurance is a lot of things, depending on who you are talking to. To many beneficiaries, an indexed universal life insurance policy is a multipurpose product that helps them accomplish a variety of financial goals, specifically tax-free retirement income capabilities.

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Redbird Agents

JULY 9, 2024

I spoken with thousands of insurance agents, many of whom are venturing out on their own for the first time. They’ve been misled by friends claiming that selling insurance policies as an independent insurance agent is straightforward and profitable. How to sell life insurance from home?

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Redbird Agents

JUNE 14, 2024

FIA commissions are paid from the insurance company. The additional risk associated with life only payout is that if the annuitant passes away at any time, the insurance company keeps the remaining funds. It’s important to note that fixed indexed annuity commissions are not paid from the customer’s account.

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Risk Management Monitor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Gather insurance policies and related insurance records. If your policy was destroyed or is lost, contact your insurance company or agent/broker to request a copy. Contact other business partners who may have copies of your insurance policies and records, such as attorneys and accountants.

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Freeway Insurance

JANUARY 4, 2024

A low deductible health plan means the policyholder will pay less upfront and out of pocket for certain healthcare items, such as surgery. Most policies outline certain services the insured may access whether their deductible is met or not, such as a visit to the primary care doctor. Read on to learn more.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

APRIL 1, 2025

RLI Insurance Company (2025 WL 852889 (8th Cir. 2025), the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit determined that an ensuing loss provision of a builders risk insurance policy did not restore coverage resulting from defective workmanship where the insured failed to identify a separate covered peril.

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