Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Insurance policies that provide broad coverage across multiple items or locations can be a policyholder’s best friend. The Louisiana case involved a hydrocarbon production facility damaged … The post When Is a Policy “Blanket”?

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 4, 2024

26, 2024), the Western District of Washington considered competing motions for partial summary judgment in a property damage case involving a winter storm, where large amounts of rain and melted snow backed the drain up and the force of the water pushed through the exterior door causing damage to the entire basement level.

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Boyle Agency Insurance

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Top Coverage, Top Service A Chubb Masterpiece Homeowners Insurance policy provides outstanding protection for your home as well as providing exceptional service. If you have a loss of any kind, Chubb will send an adjuster to assess damage right away. Processing of a claim is efficient and speedy.

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ProWriters

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The gray zone poses significant challenges for not only legal frameworks but also insurance policies. As a result, interpretations can vary across different jurisdictions and contexts, leading to uncertainty about what types of cyber attacks the policy may or may not cover.

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Boyle Agency Insurance

MARCH 31, 2025

Bogle Agency Insurance offers Wedding Insurance to help you avoid the possibility of a disaster that can ruin the day. We serve NJ policyholders in Bergen County where we are located, and greater New Jersey. We provide expert advice regarding Wedding Insurance to make sure that your big day goes off without a hitch.

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Distinguished

MARCH 20, 2025

Other common violations include sanitation and plumbing issues , such as leaking pipes that lead to water damage and mold growth, as well as problems with sewage and drainage systems. These legal factors are critical when it comes to determining liability in cases where unresolved violations have led to damages or injuries.

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LexisNexis

MAY 28, 2025

Learn about response strategies for coverage counsel to consider as insurers brace for litigation and policyholders prepare to push back on denied claims.

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American Agents Alliance

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By Mark Robinson In July 2024, a significant class action lawsuit was filed against the California FAIR Plan, accusing the state’s fire insurance backstop of improperly denying smoke damage claims in violation of California Insurance Code Sections 2070 and 2071.

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Distinguished

MARCH 19, 2025

Mold & Water Damage are also major concerns; leaks or excessive moisture can lead to mold growth that poses health risks. Brokers also help interpret legal precedents and case law, including issues of negligence, duty to maintain clauses, and the concealment or misrepresentation clauses found in insurance policies.

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American Agents Alliance

MAY 15, 2025

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. Exposures like liability, theft, and property damage are high.

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American Agents Alliance

JULY 17, 2024

Agents and brokers play important roles in the digital claims management process, from educating policyholders on loss mitigation to helping insureds file claims and work with their insurers. Data shows about 6% of homeowners filed a claim under their homeowners insurance policies during the five years ranging from 2018 to 2022.

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Bankers Insurance

MAY 16, 2024

These policies can provide critical financial security as homeowners seek to protect their fiscal stability and property. The homeowners insurance market is complicated and dynamic, and many policyholders have experienced increased rates in recent years despite no changes to their coverage or claims filed.

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Property Insurance Centre

MARCH 19, 2024

By understanding key terms, policy details, and the rights and responsibilities of policyholders, consumers can engage with insurers more effectively, ensuring better communication and ultimately achieving their desired outcomes.

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Boyle Agency Insurance

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Top Coverage, Top Service A Chubb Masterpiece Homeowners Insurance policy provides outstanding protection for your home as well as providing exceptional service. If you have a loss of any kind, Chubb will send an adjuster to assess damage right away. Processing of a claim is efficient and speedy.

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

JUNE 19, 2024

“Lightning Safety Awareness Week highlights the dangers lightning poses to life and property and how insurers and policyholders are reducing these risks through effective mitigation efforts,” Kevelighan said. Damage caused by lightning, such as fire, is covered by standard homeowners insurance policies.

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American Agents Alliance

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Independent P&C agents and brokers who reside and work in this region must also know how to help policyholders manage earthquake risk. Learn more about how agents can help their policyholders manage earthquake risk in this blog. This coverage gap means agents must educate policyholders to help ensure they have adequate protection.

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Shield Insurance Agency

AUGUST 20, 2024

Small Insurance Claims Can Raise Premiums Small insurance claims, such as those for minor property damage, may seem like a hassle to deal with. Many policyholders may be tempted to file a claim for every little incident in the belief that their insurance policy will cover all damages.

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Property Insurance Centre

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

See what is not covered in terms of events/damage for your policy and think about getting flood insurance or accidental damage insurance if desired. Accidental damage is not usually covered by a normal building insurance policy. – Provided that add-ons are part of the lease.

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LexisNexis

APRIL 1, 2025

Read now » Related Content Builders Risk Insurance and Its Use in Construction Projects Discover the unusual characteristics of builders risk insurance and how features of the coverage differentiate it from other commercial policies that can afford some, but not identical, protection to the policyholder.

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TGS

OCTOBER 30, 2024

TGS Insurance » Blog 5 Must-Know Tips for Comparing Home Insurance Quotes Choosing the right home insurance policy can sometimes feel like trying to find the perfect coffee order—it’s a delicate balance between what you need and what works best for your wallet. Not every policy covers every peril. That’s right.

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Bankers Insurance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Most commercial property insurance policies include coinsurance clauses, which encourage policyholders to carry reasonable and accurate coverage amounts. Under a coinsurance clause, a policyholder faces a penalty — usually a reduced payout — if their coverage limit is not at least equal to a predetermined percentage (e.g.,

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 30, 2024

Freehold Block of Flats Insurance: Top Cover Tips If you own a freehold block of flats , it’s crucial to have the right insurance coverage to protect your investment. Standard home insurance policies may not provide adequate protection for the unique risks associated with a block of flats.

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Property Insurance Centre

JULY 21, 2024

Aspray, a leading property damage claims management company, can act on your behalf when you need to make a claim. Aspray’s repeat win is a reflection of their unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch service to their clients, ensuring that they receive the best possible outcome in times of property damage.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Insurance companies will need to design comprehensive cyber insurance policies that not only cover financial losses but also offer resources for incident recovery and cyber threat intelligence. This transparency builds trust between insurers and policyholders, as all parties have access to the same information.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

Weather Conditions and Natural Disasters Since 1980, there have been 360 weather- and climate-related natural catastrophes , resulting in damages and costs of over $2.57 Unpredictable weather events and the rise in natural catastrophes pose significant challenges for the property insurance industry.

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ProWriters

JUNE 4, 2025

This important insurance allows companies hit by cyber threats to do much more than “Apologize” or say, “Don’t Blame Me.” ” It gives them the protection and resources they need to mitigate the financial damage, let alone the Bad Blood, these incidents can cause, and to “Begin Again.”

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Cover4LetProperty

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The principal costs of running your buy to let business are likely to include the mortgage repayments (typically, in the case of buy to let mortgages, these are likely to be interest-only mortgages), the cost of repairs and maintenance, any letting agent’s fees, and landlords’ insurance. What do I do with the deposit I ask my tenants for?

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Protect Commercial Insurance

JUNE 27, 2024

Insurance policies such as property, liability, and professional indemnity can provide a crucial safety net, making it essential for businesses of all sizes. Without the coverage provided by commercial insurance, any of these events could not only cripple operations but potentially close the business permanently.

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Property Insurance Centre

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Unfortunately, customers are more often than not caught in the middle, and end up having to fork out more money to pay for policies or settle for lesser cover. Let’s have a look at them… Don’t claim for everything – One thing insurers do not like, is a policyholder that claims over multiple times a year & for the smallest thing.

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Scott Insurance

APRIL 21, 2020

Materially modifying production and assembly lines to provide desperately needed PPE products could change risk considerations and impact an organization’s insurability. These conditions include notification requirements, including timeliness, of any material change in operations.

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Risk Management Monitor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

.” Millions of Floridians do not have power, and officials on the ground report “historic” amounts of storm damage. Ian follows right on the heels of catastrophic damage from Hurricane Fiona. In the meantime, take photos of the damage and do whatever you can to mitigate further damage.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

MAY 12, 2022

1:22-cv-03615, (May 4, 2022 SDNY), an insurer sued its policyholder seeking a declaration of no coverage under a Product Contamination Insurance Policy in relation to the CDC and FDA’s 2018 public warning of lettuce contaminated with E. The insurer, Houston Casualty Co. In Houston Casualty Co. Andrew Smith Co. ,

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

APRIL 1, 2025

RLI Insurance Company (2025 WL 852889 (8th Cir. 2025), the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit determined that an ensuing loss provision of a builders risk insurance policy did not restore coverage resulting from defective workmanship where the insured failed to identify a separate covered peril.

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Distinguished

JUNE 2, 2025

Why Ohio Landlords Need Specialized Insurance Understanding real-world claims helps brokers convey the true value of landlord insurance. Some of the most common claims we see in the state include: Frozen pipes in winter that cause water damage to basements or walls. Wind or hail damage to siding and roofing systems.

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