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Mastering Inland Marine Insurance: A Broker’s Guide

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Or a trucking company facing a total loss after a rollover accident destroys both the vehicle and its cargo. Without inland marine coverage, these businesses would face significant financial losses that standard property insurance doesnt cover. Despite its name, inland marine insurance has nothing to do with boats.

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Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

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Unlike single-family homes, apartment complexes face heightened risks damage from one unit can quickly spread to others, liability claims can stem from common areas, and evolving building codes can demand costly upgrades. Without the right coverage, property owners could be exposed to significant financial and legal risks.

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Can Both the Contractor and Property Owner Be Named Insureds on a Builder’s Risk Policy?

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Financial Interest and Named Insureds In a typical Builder’s Risk policy , the named insured is the entity that has a financial interest in the construction project. This could be the contractor, developer, or property owner, depending on who stands to suffer a financial loss if the property is damaged during construction.

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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Collectibles? 

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Theft, damage during transport, or accidental breakage can devastate a collection that has taken years to assemble. In the case of a catastrophic loss, art pieces worth thousands of dollars would only be covered up to that low per-item limit, leaving the collector with significant financial losses.