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Lack of Insurable Interest Precludes Recovery for Property Damage

The Property Insurance Law Observer

2025)), the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York determined that the plaintiff lacked an insurable interest in property it insured because it did not own or possess the property or suffer economic loss due to the propertys destruction. Hawley Insurance Co. 2025 WL 371016) (S.D.N.Y.

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New Triple-I Issue Brief Puts the Spotlight on Georgia’s Insurance Affordability Crisis

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

Tort reform is discussed as a legislative solution to the challenge of legal system abuse excessive policyholder or plaintiff attorney practices that increase costs and time to settle insurance claims. Rising claim frequency and litigation costs put coverage affordability and availability at risk.

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Blog Post: The Long Tail Bites Back: When Old Policies Haunt New Problems

LexisNexis

Single-Year, Multi-Year, and Multi-Policy Insurance Coverage Claims Disputes Analyze issues that can arise for policyholders and insurers when insurance policies of various durations are called upon to answer for claims, and when multiple policies can also apply. Discover how nothing says “legacy risk” like a 1972 occurrence clause.

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Landlord Insurance in Ohio: Get a Quote from Distinguished

Distinguished

Winter brings heavy snowfall and cold temperatures, and with it, ice dams and frozen pipes, which can cause significant property damage.  of all properties in Columbus alone face the risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years, while wind events from severe storms affect nearly all properties to some degree.

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Landlord Insurance: Costs and Coverages in the City

Distinguished

Insurance agents and brokers looking to get more business from landlord clients will need access to a program that can insure multiple units or buildings, including a mix of landlord, commercial, and tenant-occupied spaces. It can also include commercial, personal use, or rented units.

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The Importance of Accurate Valuation in Commercial Property Insurance

Bankers Insurance

THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCURATE VALUATION IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE When purchasing or renewing commercial property insurance , it’s important for businesses to ensure their coverage includes correct property valuations. Additionally, property undervaluation can result in coinsurance penalties. inflation).

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Summertime Risks — Exposures That Heat Up with the Weather

American Agents Alliance

Policyholders are enjoying recreational activities like pools and backyard BBQs, hosting family and friends, and traveling to local events and weekend getaways. While fun, these activities can increase summertime risks for policyholders. Wildfire and drought-related property risks. Some exposures heat up in the hot weather.