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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.

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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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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical. Without the right coverage, unforeseen challenges—such as property damage, employee injuries, or legal issues—could put your investment at risk.

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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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INSURANCE FOR YOUR NJ WEDDING

Boyle Agency Insurance

Property Damage – Valuable gifts get broken, or the wedding gown is ruined. What Is Covered By Wedding Insurance? Professional Vendor Issues – the wedding venue you chose has closed, the photographer didn’t show, or the band you booked has broken up. Devastatingly unexpected things can happen!

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Protect Your Business: 5 Essential Insurance Policies You Might Be Overlooking

Protect Commercial Insurance

While you may have the basic insurance policies in place, such as property and general liability insurance, there are several other essential insurance policies that you might be overlooking. That’s why it’s crucial to consider other insurance policies to protect your business comprehensively.

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What Are the Risks of Liability Only Auto Insurance?

TGS

TGS Insurance Blog Lets be realwhen its time to pick an auto insurance policy, most of us are just hunting for the cheapest option that doesnt leave us totally exposed. Liability only auto insurance steps in to cover the damage youve done to the other guys car or their medical bills if theyre hurt.