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Court Differentiates Vandalism from Theft in First Party Insurance Policy

The Property Insurance Law Observer

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. Plaintiffs argued that the damage was covered under the policy, primarily resulting from theft.

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Prepare for the Unexpected — How to Help Policyholders With Disaster Planning

American Agents Alliance

Learn more about how to help policyholders prepare for the unexpected with helpful tips. How to Help Policyholders With Proactive Disaster Planning An important start to disaster planning is considering whether or not a potential loss would be covered by insurance. Provide expert educational services for policyholders.

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Civil Remedy Notices – What Are They and What Do They Require?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Insurance policies protect you from the cost of replacing lost, damaged, or stolen items: or at least, that’s how they’re supposed to work. But what happens if your insurance company refuses to pay what you are owed?

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Tips for Buying Home Insurance

Bankers Insurance

TIPS FOR BUYING HOME INSURANCE For millions of Americans, home insurance remains an essential financial safeguard. These policies can provide critical financial security as homeowners seek to protect their fiscal stability and property. Even among typical homeowners policies, premiums likely increased year over year.

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Is Waiving Forfeiture Clauses Possible? Unlocking Possible Overlooked Arguments for Coverage

Property Insurance Coverage Law

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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Best Practices for Digital Claims Management for Agents and Brokers

American Agents Alliance

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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From Risk to Retention: Transforming Insurance with Predictive Churn Analytics

InsuredMine

Insurance agencies once focused primarily on assessing risks, underwriting policies, and managing claims. In this context, understanding why customers might leave and taking preemptive steps to prevent churn has become a strategic imperative for insurance companies. However, the landscape has shifted dramatically.

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