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Preserving and Presenting Personal Property Evidence Before and After Demands For Appraisal—How Nationwide Licked a Texas Attorney

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Nationwide Insurance made the following argument to a federal judge regarding an appraisal case where the real property loss was appraised to be less than what Nationwide paid, and the remainder was never shown or … The post Preserving and Presenting Personal Property Evidence Before and After Demands For Appraisal—How Nationwide Licked a Texas (..)

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

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Learn more about how to help policyholders prepare for the unexpected with helpful tips. How to Help Policyholders With Proactive Disaster Planning An important start to disaster planning is considering whether or not a potential loss would be covered by insurance. Provide expert educational services for policyholders.

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Louisiana Court Finds That an Insured Breached its Duty to Cooperate

The Property Insurance Law Observer

June 24, 2024) offers valuable lessons for policyholders regarding the importance of cooperation in the insurance claims process. In Marcantel , the plaintiff suffered damage from Hurricane Laura at two properties in Louisiana. The recent decision of Marcantel v. State Farm Fire , No. 2:22-CV-01511, 2024 U.S. LEXIS 111077 (W.D.

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Valuables Insurance Coverage: Art Insurance Fire Claim Headed to Trial

Property Insurance Coverage Law

One of the more complex damage issues that must be addressed in all fire, smoke, and heat claims is the amount of damage to personal property in areas of a structure far away from the main fire.

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Court Differentiates Vandalism from Theft in First Party Insurance Policy

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The claim included the cost to replace various appliances, and an additional $1,310 for the value of other stolen personal property, including certain tools and clothing. The Court further held that Plaintiffs’ stand-alone appliances and personal effects were personal property and that the theft of these items is a covered loss.

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