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Construction Defects Are Not Covered Property Damage in Commercial Liability Policy

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A home builder is not covered under the property damage coverage in its commercial liability policy for construction defects for which it was responsible. A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court has held for the first time that “construction …

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North Dakota Commissioner Urges Property Damage Assessment After Flash Floods

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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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What to Expect after a California Wildfire Property Damage Event

Property Insurance Coverage Law

The devastation from a California wildfire property damage event can leave individuals struggling to rebuild their … The post What to Expect after a California Wildfire Property Damage Event appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Residential Property Damage Lawyers Beware: Court Excludes Expert’s Estimate Finding an Estimate Is Not an Adjustment

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Recently, in a Hurricane Laura case, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed the district courts exclusion of the Defendant-Insurers engineers estimate based upon the finding that he was not … The post Residential Property Damage Lawyers Beware: Court Excludes Experts Estimate Finding an Estimate Is Not an Adjustment appeared (..)

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Peopele Moves: iink Names Fleszar as CEO

Insurance Journal

iink, a provider of technology to streamline the property damage insurance claims process and support faster payments to contractors, property owners, and claim professionals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Fleszar as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. …

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Insurers Say Honda and Local Dealer Should Pay for Damages Caused by Car Fire

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Three insurers that paid more than $1 million in auto and property damage claims to a New York couple and their homeowners association are attempting to recover the payments from the giant car maker and local dealership. The claims stemmed …

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Man Charged With Arson in Colorado Wildfire That Destroyed 29 Homes

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A Colorado man was charged with arson after an investigation into a wildfire this summer that destroyed 29 homes and caused more than $30 million in property damage, authorities said. Jason Alexander Hobby, 49, was arrested last week, Larimer County …