Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 18, 2024

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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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 5, 2025

I often hear this question when discussing a loss with a potential client or public adjuster: Chip, isnt it an all-risk insurance policy? This question is often in response to a question I asked them: What caused the loss?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

In yesterdays post, Policyholders and Public Adjusters Often Need to Hire Their Own Experts, the court found that the insurance policy did not provide coverage for the claimed damages for two primary reasons.1

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 25, 2024

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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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 30, 2024

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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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 20, 2025

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.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A recent court decision highlights why policyholders need to understand both the benefits and limitations of Inflation Guard Endorsements in their property insurance policies. While these endorsements aim to protect against underinsurance, they may not provide the complete protection many assume they do.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 4, 2024

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? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A recent viral social media post following the California wildfires has brought to light a critical issue: homeowners are finding their insurance claims denied because their properties are held in trusts, yet the trusts are not listed on their insurance policies.

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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. Unlocking Possible Overlooked Arguments for Coverage appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

California fire insurance policies must provide an insured a minimum of 12 months from the inception of the loss to bring any suit or action on the policy for recovery of any claim. Code 2071.

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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. Allstate Vehicle & Prop. C22-1174 TSZ, 2023 WL 9000432 (W.D. Citing to Allemand v. State Farm Ins.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 6, 2024

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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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Anytime these happen, policyholders need to be careful that their residential insurance policies do not stop providing full coverage. Death, divorce, disease, disability and wealth often lead to situations where people may change homes or have multiple places to live.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Insurance policies that provide broad coverage across multiple items or locations can be a policyholder’s best friend. The Louisiana case involved a hydrocarbon production facility damaged … The post When Is a Policy “Blanket”?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A recent viral social media post following the California wildfires has brought to light a critical issue: homeowners are finding their insurance claims denied because their properties are held in trusts, yet the trusts are not listed on their insurance policies.

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Bankers Insurance

AUGUST 8, 2024

THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCURATE VALUATION IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE When purchasing or renewing commercial property insurance , it’s important for businesses to ensure their coverage includes correct property valuations. Additionally, property undervaluation can result in coinsurance penalties.

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Property Insurance Centre

MARCH 19, 2024

Understanding Consumer Education and Property Insurance As an informed consumer, education on consumer rights and property insurance is crucial. It empowers individuals to make informed decisions about insurance coverage and understand their policy rights.

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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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Protect Commercial Insurance

OCTOBER 4, 2024

But what does this mean for property owners and their insurance needs? As interest rates creep up, they can have a surprising ripple effect on property insurance costs. Impact on Property Insurance The property insurance market isn’t isolated from these changes.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

Emerging Property Insurance Trends 2024 Welcome to our guide on emerging trends in the property insurance industry. As we dive into the evolving landscape of property insurance, it’s important to stay informed about the latest trends and challenges affecting the market. Hurricane Harvey 2017 92.0

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 4, 2024

26, 2024), the Western District of Washington considered competing motions for partial summary judgment in a property damage case involving a winter storm, where large amounts of rain and melted snow backed the drain up and the force of the water pushed through the exterior door causing damage to the entire basement level.

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Property Insurance Centre

JULY 21, 2024

Aspray’s repeat win is a reflection of their unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch service to their clients, ensuring that they receive the best possible outcome in times of property damage. Whether you have an adverse claims history, a high value property or a large portfolio of properties, we can source suitable cover for you.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 30, 2024

Freehold Block of Flats Insurance: Top Cover Tips If you own a freehold block of flats , it’s crucial to have the right insurance coverage to protect your investment. Standard home insurance policies may not provide adequate protection for the unique risks associated with a block of flats.

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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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Property Insurance Centre

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Unfortunately, customers are more often than not caught in the middle, and end up having to fork out more money to pay for policies or settle for lesser cover. Let’s have a look at them… Don’t claim for everything – One thing insurers do not like, is a policyholder that claims over multiple times a year & for the smallest thing.

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Cover4LetProperty

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Note that the cover required by your lender is sufficient only to safeguard the outstanding mortgage balance on the property and may not cover the full cost of rebuilding in the event of a major disaster and its total loss. Why do I need specialist let property insurance, rather than any other type of property insurance?

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Protect Commercial Insurance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Insurance companies will need to design comprehensive cyber insurance policies that not only cover financial losses but also offer resources for incident recovery and cyber threat intelligence. This transparency builds trust between insurers and policyholders, as all parties have access to the same information.

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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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