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Court Finds Policy Term, “Windstorm,” to be Ambiguous in Coverage Dispute Involving Tornado

The Property Insurance Law Observer

29, 2024)), the Court determined that the term “windstorm” was ambiguous as utilized in the subject insurance policy. The insureds suffered property damage caused by a tornado and subsequently submitted a claim to their insurer. Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (2024 WL 322297 (Tex. Dallas Jan. Loss of Use.

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Brick commercial office building by Binyamin Mellish Expanding your business to a new location is an exciting step toward growth, but it also introduces new risks. From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical.

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Navigating Insurance Challenges in Affordable Housing: Rehabs vs. New Construction

Scott Insurance

Rehabs expose developers to heightened risks and, subsequently, higher insurance costs due to the complexities of simultaneously managing the property being rehabbed and the existing structures, e.g. any property not under construction (whether occupied or unoccupied). Is my legal entity named on my contractors liability policy?

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Landlord Insurance in Chicago, Illinois: Everything Brokers and Property Owners Need to Know

Distinguished

However, with opportunity comes risk: property damage, liability claims, and unexpected financial losses can quickly turn a profitable investment into a costly liability. Loss of rental income: Replaces rental income if a covered event makes the property uninhabitable. In Chicago alone, more than 2.7

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Landlord Insurance in Colorado: Coverages, Costs, and Benefits

Distinguished

Insurance companies and brokers play a key role in mitigating these risks by offering specialized landlord policies. Discover why landlord insurance is vital for property owners in Colorado, the protections Distinguished can offer, and how brokers can help their clients secure the best policies.

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Does a sagging floor constitute a “collapse”? Court finds ambiguity in “collapse.”

The Property Insurance Law Observer

2024), the District Court of Massachusetts found that “collapse” provisions within a commercial property policy were ambiguous where a floor merely sagged without completely falling to the ground. During the policy period, the insured’s floor “sunk” between eight to 12 inches.

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Renovations and Home Insurance: What You Need to Know

Boyle Agency Insurance

Contact your insurance provider to discuss adjusting your policy to cover the updated value of your property. Standard home insurance policies typically have restrictions regarding vacant homes, and this specialized coverage can bridge the gap during renovation periods.