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Employee Dishonesty Claims—How Far Back Does Coverage Extend?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

When businesses think about protecting themselves from risk, they often focus on property damage, natural disasters, or customer lawsuits. However, one of the most damaging and often overlooked threats comes from within: employee theft.

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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. On November 20, 2021, after the home was vacant for an extended period of time, unidentified individuals broke into and damaged Plaintiffs’ property, taking various items. Allstate Vehicle & Prop.

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When No One’s Home: Understanding Roleof Vacancy Insurance

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

From burst pipes and property theft to liability and squatter intrusion, a home left unoccupied for an extended period is exposed to a unique set of hazards, many of which may not be covered by a standard homeowners’ insurance policy. Water damage is one of the most common and expensive issues in unoccupied homes. By Loretta L.

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The Importance of Commercial Property Insurance for UK Small Businesses

Protect Commercial Insurance

This essential coverage acts as a safety net, protecting your investments from unexpected setbacks like theft, damage, or natural disasters. Definition and Scope Commercial property insurance is a policy designed to protect businesses from financial losses related to damage or destruction of their physical assets.

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What is a Loss History Report?

TGS

What if that charming house has a history of costly water damage, roof issues, or even fire damage? This is where a loss history report comes inits like a propertys report card for past insurance claims. A loss history report provides a record of insurance claims filed on a property, typically over the past five to seven years.

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Home Insurance Coverage Gaps You Might Not Know Exist—Until It’s Too Late

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Flood Damage: Not Covered by Standard Policies Here’s the big one. Most homeowners don’t realize that standard home insurance does not cover flood damage. Even homes outside of high-risk flood zones can benefit—25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate-risk areas. A tree falling on your roof? Most likely.

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

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The policy covers the following: Direct Physical Loss or Damage : This includes accidental damage, vandalism, fire, theft, natural disasters, and other unexpected incidents. For example, a sculpture damaged during a public event or a painting harmed in transit for an exhibition would be covered with a stand-alone policy.

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