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North Dakota Commissioner Urges Property Damage Assessment After Flash Floods

Insurance Journal

In the wake of flash flooding in the Bismarck-Mandan area, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread is reminding residents to take immediate steps to assess and document any property damage and to review their insurance policies to understand what is …

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Court Says Loose Bolt Remedied by Tightening Does not Constitute “Direct Physical Loss of or Damage” to Property

The Property Insurance Law Observer

American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company , the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts held that a loose bolt or fitting that could be remedied simply by tightening it did not constitute “direct physical loss of or damage” to equipment covered under an all-risk property insurance policy. [1]

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Yes, Cyber Insurance Is Expensive, but It’s Also Essential

Corvus

General liability insurance is the most regularly purchased insurance policy among small businesses. But the financial and reputational repercussions from cyberattacks are just as real as property damage, and hurt businesses of all sizes. That’s why cyber is tricky.

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The New Florida Vehicle Insurance Laws You Need to Know in 2024

Top Insurance Blogs

In today’s article, we shall be looking at the Florida vehicle insurance requirements for anyone that desires to drive within Florida without going against the law. Basic Information About Driving a Vehicle in Florida What type of car insurance policy is required by law in Florida?

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Protect Your Finances: The Truth About Small Insurance Claims

Shield Insurance Agency

Small Insurance Claims Can Raise Premiums Small insurance claims, such as those for minor property damage, may seem like a hassle to deal with. Many policyholders may be tempted to file a claim for every little incident in the belief that their insurance policy will cover all damages.

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The Importance of Experts J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

The Property Insurance Law Observer

(“Insured”), failed to disclose or produce any expert evidence to rebut the conclusions of the West American’s three experts, who determined the roof’s damage was merely cosmetic. Background In November 2019, West American [1] issued an insurance policy providing coverage for the Insured’s commercial shop buildings.

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Court Finds No Coverage for Loss Caused by Water Back Up Through a Storm Drain

The Property Insurance Law Observer

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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