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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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Restaurant Insurance in Charlotte, North Carolina: A Broker’s Guide

Distinguished

Over-serving of alcohol: Restaurants can face legal and financial fallout if the alleged over-serving of a patron leads to property damage or a car accident. Slip-and-fall incidents: High foot traffic in dining areas and restrooms increases the risk of customer or employee injuries, which can lead to costly liability claims.

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Landlord Insurance in Colorado: Coverages, Costs, and Benefits

Distinguished

Without the right safeguards in place, landlords could face significant financial losses from damages, legal claims, or lost rental income. 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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Court Finds Policy Term, “Windstorm,” to be Ambiguous in Coverage Dispute Involving Tornado

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (2024 WL 322297 (Tex. The insureds suffered property damage caused by a tornado and subsequently submitted a claim to their insurer. Texas cases have uniformly applied windstorm coverage to damage caused by tornadoes. In Mankoff v. Dallas Jan. That provision stated: 5.

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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. General liability: Protects against tenant or visitor injuries, legal claims, and medical expenses. In Chicago alone, more than 2.7

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Commercial Insurance and Protection of Business Property

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

These events may include property damage, liability claims from work-related injuries, break-ins, or business interruption. Protection of Business Property Commercial insurance protects all business property, including buildings on the land, equipment in the yard, inventory, and other assets owned by the company.

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Mold: Impacts on the Affordable Housing Industry

Scott Insurance

While insurance coverage is typically relied upon for many property-related losses, there remains a disconnect about how mold claims are often handled by the insurance industry. In some situations, property policies might give a sub-limit to help with remediation costs.