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Court Differentiates Vandalism from Theft in First Party Insurance Policy

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The Court considered whether the Plaintiffs’ loss was caused by theft or vandalism, as neither term was defined in the policy. In Cheung, the Plaintiffs, who resided in California, purchased property in scenic Mount Vernon, Washington, in July 2021, and insured the property through a policy of insurance issued by Allstate.

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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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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. Whether it’s a big project involving reconstruction of part of your home, or a small project that will increase the value of your home or personal property, your renovation will affect your homeowners insurance.

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Louisiana Court Finds That an Insured Breached its Duty to Cooperate

The Property Insurance Law Observer

In Marcantel , the plaintiff suffered damage from Hurricane Laura at two properties in Louisiana. Following the hurricane, plaintiff submitted an insurance claim with a detailed contents list for $663,682 in personal property losses.

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Prepare for the Unexpected — How to Help Policyholders With Disaster Planning

American Agents Alliance

A good first step in disaster planning is reviewing your insured’s coverage with them, pointing out any gaps, and suggesting ways to remedy them whether through endorsement, a separate policy, or another type of loss transfer mechanism. Discuss how to inventory personal property with receipts, photos, and videos.

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How to Read Homeowners Insurance Quotes

TGS

To feel confident in your policy before you sign, make sure you understand how to read a homeowners insurance quote. You only pay when purchasing the policy. Policy Number 3. Policy Period 5. Policy Number If you ever need to file a claim, this policy number is what you will use. Insurance Company 2.

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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.