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Construction Defects Are Not Covered Property Damage in Commercial Liability Policy

Insurance Journal

A home builder is not covered under the property damage coverage in its commercial liability policy for construction defects for which it was responsible. A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court has held for the first time that “construction …

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New Oklahoma Law Limits Post-Loss Assignment of Benefits on Property Damage

Insurance Journal

Oklahoma lawmakers this legislative session passed a bill limiting post-loss assignment of benefits for property damage under auto, residential or commercial property insurance policies. House Bill 1084 prohibits the solicitation or acceptance of an assignment of any post-loss insurance benefit …

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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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When Vandals Trigger the Sprinklers: The Battle Over Resulting Losses

Property Insurance Coverage Law

When vandals triggered a sprinkler system in a vacant building, flooding it with over one million gallons of water, the result was not just property damage. Instead, it was a lawsuit that put the scope of all-risk commercial property insurance under scrutiny. The case ofEpperson v.

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The Importance of Commercial Property Insurance for UK Small Businesses

Protect Commercial Insurance

Introduction When it comes to safeguarding your UK small business, one crucial aspect is often overlooked: commercial property insurance. This essential coverage acts as a safety net, protecting your investments from unexpected setbacks like theft, damage, or natural disasters. But what exactly does it entail?

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When Vandals Trigger the Sprinklers: The Battle Over Resulting Losses

Property Insurance Coverage Law

When vandals triggered a sprinkler system in a vacant building, flooding it with over one million gallons of water, the result was not just property damage. Instead, it was a lawsuit that put the scope of all-risk commercial property insurance under scrutiny. The case ofEpperson v.

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What Appliance Store Insurance Policies Should I Invest In?

Central Insurance

Explore essential appliance store insurance policies to protect your business from liability, theft, property damage, and employee injuries. The post What Appliance Store Insurance Policies Should I Invest In? appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.