Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In my basic course about property insurance coverage to public adjusters, and as a standard issue regarding case intake at Merlin Law Group, I first emphasize to always make certain the named insureds and clients have a right to bring the claims. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 12, 2025

Most people dont think much about their insurance policies after they buy them. Insurance becomes almost invisibleuntil something happens. A bill shows up, they pay it, and life moves on.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Louisiana Citizens) Board of Directors voted last week to end the 1.36% assessment it makes on all residential and commercial property insurance policies in the state in April of this year. The assessment, which …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 4, 2025

AmGuard took the position that the new homeowner had no coverage because she was not living at the premises when she purchased the policy … The post When Does Property Insurance Coverage Start? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog. Only After You Move Into the Home?

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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

MARCH 13, 2025

1 At … The post Clear Language Wins the Day: Court Rules Ambiguity Favors Policyholders appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 28, 2024

Florida’s state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corp., has a few issues it needs to address, including policies with coverage values above its statutory limit, not sending enough renewals to its Clearinghouse, and failing to beef up its computer security measures, according …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 31, 2025

Insurers conduct and behavior vary wildly, even for people who hold similar policies with the same companies. For example, a homeowner … The post Should You Accept Your Insurers Initial Wildfire Payout? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 4, 2025

This … The post Deeper Analysis of How to Interpret Insurance Policy LanguageWhere Insurance Coverage Nerds Go for the Weekend appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has dropped below 1 million policies in force for the first time since July 2022, a milestone that officials said reflects an ongoing depopulation program and an improving market in the state. Since January of …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 30, 2025

First, this case strongly reminds policyholders to be aware of time limits in their insurance policies and take action as soon as they believe their claim is not being handled fairly.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Ropicky, 1 the court held that insurers may not deny legitimate claims based on policy exclusions that the insurer has broadly applied.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Coverage litigation is sometimes a game of interpreting the language of a complicated document, the insurance policy. This post is a reminder to study When Words Collide: Policy Interpretation Doctrines and the 10 Commandments. Understand your Insurance Policy BetterRTFP!

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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

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

With six sailboats and a motorboat, I consider myself an enthusiast, though my insurance agent probably sees me as a … The post Boatowners Beware! Buy a Marine Policy Rather Than Relying Upon a Homeowners Policy For Coverage appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The insurance representative tried to explain that many of the denials were because most policies do not cover flood. Our firm was asked to represent a … The post Florida Policyholders Are Upset with Stupid Denials of Claims appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Florida’s state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the largest insurer in the state, has suspended binding on policies, statewide, as yet another hurricane approaches from the Carribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. As of Monday, Nov. 4, “Agents may not bind …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 20, 2025

Imagine a state-run insurance program so brazen that even when explicitly ordered by the Department of Insurance to remove unlawful policy language, it shrugs and continues business as usual.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

APRIL 11, 2025

Navigating the world of insurance can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding commercial property insurance. This friendly guide will walk you through the essentials of commercial property insurance, helping you protect your business premises and assets with confidence. Let’s dive in!

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Appraisal policy language is changing, and more case law is being developed at a faster rate than ever.These issues and lessons will be analyzed with the Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association (IAUA), which will be hosting an educational and certification conference on February 19-20 at the StreamSong Golf Resort.I

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 26, 2025

Property insurance adjustersboth company-employed and independentserve as the backbone of the claims process, ensuring that policyholders receive the full benefits of their coverage as swiftly and fairly as possible.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 26, 2025

Property insurance adjustersboth company-employed and independentserve as the backbone of the claims process, ensuring that policyholders receive the full benefits of their coverage as swiftly and fairly as possible.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 30, 2025

First, this case strongly reminds policyholders to be aware of time limits in their insurance policies and take action as soon as they believe their claim is not being handled fairly.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 9, 2025

Sometimes, decisions come along that make me wonder if judges are reading the same insurance policies and insurance laws the rest of us are. The recentFloridaClark opinion 1 is one of them.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 16, 2024

At least until recently, when a California appellate court thrust it front and center and applied it to a … The post Can policy limitations or exclusions be disregarded as illusory? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Appraisal policy language is changing, and more case law is being developed at a faster rate than ever.These issues and lessons will be analyzed with the Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association (IAUA), which will be hosting an educational and certification conference on February 19-20 at the StreamSong Golf Resort.I

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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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Tosten Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Commercial property insurance water damage coverage is a complex topic with many nuances. What Water Damage Does Commercial Property Insurance Cover? Commercial property insurance covers several types of water damage, but understanding the specifics is vital. What Water Damage Isn’t Covered?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 9, 2025

Sometimes, decisions come along that make me wonder if judges are reading the same insurance policies and insurance laws the rest of us are. The recentFloridaClark opinion 1 is one of them.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Coordinated efforts between federal, state, and local governments create cohesive policies that address large-scale vulnerabilities. Stakeholders within the insurance industry have rightfully been calling for more leadership … The post Where Is the National Plan for Structural Resiliency?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Federal courts are creating an almost impossible barrier for policyholders trying to hold their insurance agents accountable for negligence involving National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies.

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Property Insurance Centre

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

What Perils Are Covered by Commercial Property Insurance? Commercial property insurance is essential for businesses to protect their assets from unforeseen events. But what exactly does commercial property insurance cover?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This post highlights an agent’s binding authority under Michigan law and discusses important insurance principles concerning the “completed-loss” and “loss-in-progress” doctrines.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 23, 2024

The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that rainwater accumulation on roofs of buildings does not constitute “surface waters” within the meaning of “flood” in property insurance policies. The court found that the term “surface waters” in policies is ambiguous …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has lifted its suspension on binding of policies as Hurricane Rafael turned away from Florida and was tracking toward Mexico and was expected to weaken. Citizens, the largest property insurer in the state, ended the …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 11, 2025

All insurance policies include a section placing specific responsibilities and obligations on policyholders to act in a certain way before entitling them to policy benefits for what should be a covered loss.

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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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