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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). Consider a scenario where a rehab is underway.

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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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New Commercial Insurance: A Key Component in Michigan Warehouse Operations

Shield Insurance Agency

Running a warehouse in Michigan involves managing a variety of risks, from property damage to employee injuries. This can include property insurance for your building and contents, liability insurance for any injuries or damages caused by your operations, and workers’ compensation insurance for employee injuries.

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

The Property Insurance Law Observer

For the purpose of this Additional Coverage – Collapse, abrupt collapse means an abrupt falling down or caving in of a building or any part of a building with the result that the building or part of the building cannot be occupied for its intended purpose. LEXIS 127718 (D. 629 F.Supp.2d 2d 1185 (D. Jemiola Living Trust v.

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Landlord Insurance in Colorado: Coverages, Costs, and Benefits

Distinguished

Distinguished offers three specialized insurance programs: City landlord insurance : Covers landlords with 2-100 units, including mixed-use properties and offering comprehensive property and liability protection. No age limit on buildings: Covers well-maintained properties, including older and historic buildings.

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Building Successful Insurance Referral Partnerships: A Guide for Brokers

Protect Commercial Insurance

From property damage and liability to business interruption cover, clients get everything under one roof. – Competitive Edge : By working with partners that understand commercial properties, you can tailor products that fit unique client needs, setting you apart from competitors.