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Insurance Policy Assignment Provisions: What They Are and When Insurers Have to Consent

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Many policyholders forget that their insurance policy is a contract and is subject, with exceptions, to the usual laws of contract. An issue that frequently arises is whether the named insured is able to assign insurance proceeds under the policy to another.

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What Is an “Other Insurance” Clause and Why Do They Exist In Property Insurance Policies?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

An “other insurance” clause is a provision found in property insurance policies that establishes how a loss is to be apportioned among insurers when more than one policy covers the same loss. The original purpose of an “other insurance” clause is debatable.

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Is the Address Correct on the Property Insurance Policy?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

In my basic course about property insurance coverage to public adjusters, and as a standard issue regarding case intake at Merlin Law Group, I first emphasize to always make certain the named insureds and clients have a right to bring the claims. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Court Differentiates Vandalism from Theft in First Party Insurance Policy

The Property Insurance Law Observer

In its decision, the Court discusses the interpretation of the insurance policy and sets forth that, “Insurance policies are construed as contracts, so policy terms are interpreted according to basic contract principles.” Citing to Allemand v. State Farm Ins. Companies, 160 Wn. 365, 368, 248 P.3d 3d 111 (2011).

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Mailing a Letter, in Context With Other Clues, Is Sufficient Cancellation – NC High Court

Insurance Journal

Simply mailing a cancellation notice to a policyholder, when viewed in the context of other indicators, was enough to comply with state law and void a homeowner’s insurance policy shortly just weeks before a fire destroyed a home, the North …

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Mississippi Commissioner Warns of Francine’s Impact on State

Insurance Journal

Mississippi’s insurance commissioner is reminding policyholders that once Hurricane Francine moves across Louisiana, it will likely bring strong winds and heavy rains to the western part of the Magnolia State. And residents should be prepared by reading their insurance policies, …

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Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Claims and Elevated Building Issues? Refer to the Visual Flood Adjusters Use

Property Insurance Coverage Law

National flood insurance is unlike any other insurance. I have received numerous calls from furious Hurricane Helene policyholders after learning how little coverage is afforded for the non-elevated floor of a multi-story building under their flood insurance policies.

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