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Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Cryptocurrency Theft, 4th Circuit Affirms

Insurance Journal

A federal appeals court has affirmed that a homeowners insurance policy does not cover the theft of cryptocurrency because the loss of a digital currency does not involve a “direct physical loss” as required by the policy. The Fourth Circuit …

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Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Cryptocurrency Theft, 4th Circuit Affirms

Insurance Journal

By Andrew Simpson A federal appeals court has affirmed that a homeowners insurance policy does not cover the theft of cryptocurrency because the loss of a digital currency does not involve a “direct physical loss” as required by the policy.

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North Carolina Insurance Agent Charged With Forgery, ID Theft on Life Insurance Policy

Insurance Journal

A North Carolina insurance agent is awaiting a court appearance next week after he was charged with fraudulently taking out a life insurance policy with Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co. The North Carolina Department of Insurance said that Matthew …

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Former Ohio Insurance Agent Sentenced to Probation for $1.4M Theft

Insurance Journal

A former Ohio insurance agent was sentenced this month to five years of probation for thefts exceeding $1.4 Rhonda Chandler, of the Columbus area, stole and misappropriated funds, including premiums for pre-need life insurance policies, commonly known as burial …

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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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Why Museums Should Buy a Stand-Alone Fine Art & Collectibles Policy

Distinguished

While adding these items to a property or package policy might seem convenient, museums face unique exposures that such generalized policies often fail to address. A stand-alone Fine Art & Collectibles insurance policy is designed to provide museums with comprehensive coverage of the items and their vulnerabilities.

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How to prevent employee theft: 6 tips business owners should know.

Frankenmuth Insurance

Employee theft accounts for some of the highest losses among small business owners every year. Follow these six tips to prevent employee theft and protect your small business. Surveillance can be helpful in catching theft, but it should be subtle. Higher wages can help prevent theft. Perform a background check.

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