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Court Differentiates Vandalism from Theft in First Party Insurance Policy

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The claim included the cost to replace various appliances, and an additional $1,310 for the value of other stolen personal property, including certain tools and clothing. After investigating, Allstate denied coverage, invoking the policy’s vandalism exclusion and increased risk provision. Citing to Allemand v.

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How Home Renovations Can Affect Your Homeowners Insurance Policy

TGS

When taking on new home renovations, your homeowners insurance policy might not be the first thing on your mind. However, for many home renovation projects, you will need to inform your insurance agent. In order to make sure you have the right continuous coverage, always consult your insurance agent!

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Insurance Considerations for Newlyweds: Merging Policies and Coverage

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Evaluate your existing life insurance policies and consider whether your coverage needs adjustment to reflect your new marital status. You may find that increasing your coverage or purchasing additional policies ensures both partners are adequately protected.

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Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Boats?

Maritime Insurance International

While every policy is different, in most cases, homeowner’s insurance policies only offer limited coverage for boats. In this post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about whether or not homeowner’s insurance covers boats and the advantages of purchasing a dedicated boat insurance policy instead.

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How to Read Homeowners Insurance Quotes

TGS

A lot of factors go into calculating your home insurance premium. If you own multiple properties, confirm that your billing address and insured location are both accurate. Limits This portion of your home insurance quote breaks down the maximum amount that your home insurance policy will pay for each type of coverage.

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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Collectibles? 

Distinguished

Unfortunately, these unique risks are rarely appropriately covered by standard homeowner insurance policies. Avid collectors who rely on their homeowner’s policy are likely to encounter low coverage limits — if their collectibles are covered at all. For most, this will mean a collectibles policy.

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Why Finding Homeowners Insurance in California is So Challenging in 2024:

Jackson & Jackson

This heightened risk of wildfires has led insurers to reevaluate their exposure in high-risk areas, potentially leaving homeowners in these regions with limited options for insurance coverage. Being prepared can help mitigate risks and potentially make finding homeowners insurance in the future less challenging.