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Michigan DIFS Urges Residents to Review Insurance Policies

Insurance Journal

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is encouraging Michiganders to carefully review and understand their existing insurance policies with a licensed insurance agent or trusted advisor, and to shop around to ensure the best coverage to protect …

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Lack of Insurable Interest Precludes Recovery for Property Damage

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Hawley Insurance Co. 2025)), the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York determined that the plaintiff lacked an insurable interest in property it insured because it did not own or possess the property or suffer economic loss due to the propertys destruction. 2025 WL 371016) (S.D.N.Y.

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The Majority of Insurance Agents Do Not Read the Policies They Sell—Many Professionals in the Insurance Service Sector Fail to Read the Full Policy

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Insurance policyholders do not read the insurance policies that are sold to them. The insurance contracts are not even provided to the policyholder until after the product is purchased.

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How To Become a Life Insurance Agent

Final Expense Brokerage

Share: Understanding the Role of a Life Insurance Agent As a life insurance agent, your primary role is to help individuals and families protect their financial future by providing them with suitable life insurance policies. After completing the course, you will need to pass a licensing exam.

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How to become an insurance agent? Ultimate guide

Friendly Agent

Deciding which product to sell On your way to becoming the full-fledged insurance agent, among the things you will have to do is to decide which products you will sell. You may find various types of personal insurance and commercial insurance policies. There are Property and Casualty, Life/health insurance, and more.

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Housing Code Violations in Philadelphia: An Interview with Katie Vespia

Distinguished

Beyond monetary penalties, the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) may also issue orders to cease operations or require the property to be vacated if the health or safety risks are deemed too severe. Have any legal precedents shaped the relationship between housing violations and insurance coverage?

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Renovations and Home Insurance: What You Need to Know

Boyle Agency Insurance

Standard home insurance policies typically have restrictions regarding vacant homes, and this specialized coverage can bridge the gap during renovation periods. Builder’s Risk Insurance For major renovations or construction projects, builder’s risk insurance can be invaluable.