Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 30, 2025

In the wake of property damage, whether caused by wind, fire, or storm, policyholders rightly expect their insurance to cover the cost of restoring their home or business to its proper condition. OID Has to Step in to Remind Insurers to Do the Right Thing appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Hurricane claims attorneys know that the estimate of damages caused by a storm is the foundation of every favorable judgment and jury verdict.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Three insurers that paid more than $1 million in auto and property damage claims to a New York couple and their homeowners association are attempting to recover the payments from the giant car maker and local dealership. The claims stemmed …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 3, 2025

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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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MAY 3, 2025

Insurance disputes requiring appraisal make the selection of a neutral umpire a critical turning point. In a recent federal case arising from a property damage claim, the court was asked to break … The post Why Did a Judge Select the Policyholders Umpire Over State Farms Nominees?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JULY 3, 2025

A recent appellate decision offers an instructive example of how procedural missteps and insufficient expert disclosures can prove fatal to a policyholder’s insurance claim. 1 The case arose from property damage allegedly caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 1, 2025

It’s not just some Florida-domiciled insurance carriers that have allegedly altered field adjusters’ reports or low-balled property damage estimates in recent years. It’s also major national insurers, according to adjusters and policyholders who spoke at a recent U.S. Senate hearing …

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Insurance Journal

MAY 14, 2025

It’s not just a few Florida-domiciled insurance carriers that have allegedly altered field adjusters’ reports on property damage in recent years. It’s also major national insurers, including Allstate and State Farm, adjusters and policyholders alleged at a U.S. Senate hearing …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 27, 2025

A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action filed on behalf of Pennsylvania homeowners who believe that State Farm undervalued their property damage claims in its use of the Xactimate software that is popular with insurers. The lead plaintiffs, …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Louis’ Cathedral Basilica, badly damaging it, police said. LOUIS (AP) — A man used construction equipment to drop a heavy boom lift onto a sculpture that has stood for 25 years outside St. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the …

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Insurance Journal

MAY 14, 2025

It’s not just a few Florida-domiciled insurance carriers that have allegedly altered field adjusters’ reports on property damage in recent years. It’s also major national insurers, including Allstate and State Farm, adjusters and policyholders alleged at a U.S. Senate hearing …

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MAY 20, 2025

Insurer) motion for summary judgment, holding that the Insurer was prejudiced by its insureds failure to cooperate with the Policys Duties After Loss provision. Billie (Plaintiff) purchased a house in Waterbury, Connecticut, and obtained homeowners insurance through the Insurer. Background Caribe D.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

A Colorado man was charged with arson after an investigation into a wildfire this summer that destroyed 29 homes and caused more than $30 million in property damage, authorities said. Jason Alexander Hobby, 49, was arrested last week, Larimer County …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

iink, a provider of technology to streamline the property damage insurance claims process and support faster payments to contractors, property owners, and claim professionals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Fleszar as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 18, 2024

AP) — A fast-moving forest fire broke out Tuesday at a major military gunnery range in southern New Jersey, but no injuries or property damage has been reported. BARNEGAT, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded around 2:15 p.m.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

JUNE 12, 2025

Mid-Century Insurance Company (2025 WL 1540329) (10th Cir. 2025)), the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgement on behalf of the insurer on the basis that the insurer did not act in bad faith when it denied the insured’s claim based on an engineering report that contradicted an adjuster’s initial findings.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 16, 2025

When businesses think about protecting themselves from risk, they often focus on property damage, natural disasters, or customer lawsuits. However, one of the most damaging and often overlooked threats comes from within: employee theft. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The latest forest fire to break out in New Jersey spurred authorities to evacuate more than a dozen homes Wednesday as crews worked to contain the blaze, but no injuries or property damage has been reported. The New Jersey Forest …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 30, 2025

A recent court ruling has provided significant clarity on whether State Farms use of Xactimates “New Construction” labor efficiency setting is legally permissible in property damage estimates. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 3, 2025

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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Insurance Journal

JULY 25, 2024

Evacuation orders and warnings were issued, but the under of residents affected or properties damaged or destroyed has yet … A wildfire that started Wednesday near Chico, California grew quickly to 45,549 acres overnight to become the state’s largest active blaze.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 18, 2024

Property damage insurance claims funding by factoring companies is a relatively recent phenomenon in the property insurance claims industry.

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Shield Insurance Agency

JUNE 19, 2025

Business insurance is a safeguard for your business. Business insurance protects you/your business against various risks and potential financial losses that can arise from unexpected events or claims. The post ​W​hy Business insurance? first appeared on Blog | Shield Insurance Agency.

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Simply Insurance

JUNE 28, 2025

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Top Insurance Blogs

JUNE 10, 2025

Do you know what to do when your business suffers property damage or loss? Are you aware of your business insurance claim and how to make use of it? What steps should you take when you record property or casualty damage in the course of your business activity?

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Boyle Agency Insurance

APRIL 4, 2025

Imagine a scenario where a contractor accidentally damages your property or a worker gets injured while working on your home. Without proper insurance, you could be held liable. When hiring contractors for home projects, ensuring they have proper insurance coverage is crucial.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 5, 2024

When navigating the aftermath of a property damage claim, many homeowners seek professionals to help them secure the best possible settlement from their insurance company. However, policyholders … The post Public Adjusters Prohibited in Arkansas appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 30, 2025

A recent court ruling has provided significant clarity on whether State Farms use of Xactimates “New Construction” labor efficiency setting is legally permissible in property damage estimates. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company , the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts held that a loose bolt or fitting that could be remedied simply by tightening it did not constitute “direct physical loss of or damage” to equipment covered under an all-risk property insurance policy. [1]

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Central Insurance

JULY 25, 2024

LRO insurance provides comprehensive protection against commercial property damage, liability claims, and income loss. In this article, we explore the key differences between LRO and general liability insurance and why commercial landlords need to have this coverage. The post What is LRO Insurance?

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Central Insurance

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Learn about the essential types of insurance for retail stores and how to protect against risks like theft, liability, and property damage. The post 5 Types of Insurance for Retail Stores appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Simply Insurance

JUNE 23, 2025

Term Life Insurance Term Life Insurance Quotes How Much Is Term Life Insurance? How Much Is $150,000 In Life Insurance? How Much Is $500,000 In Life Insurance? How Much Is $1 Million In Life Insurance? How Much Is A $100,000 Life Insurance Policy? How Does Landlord Insurance Work?

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Central Insurance

JANUARY 20, 2025

Discover how excavation contractor insurance protects your business from risks like property damage, liability, and equipment loss. The post Excavation Contractor Insurance: Five Policies You Need to Protect Your Business appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Simply Insurance

JUNE 15, 2025

Term Life Insurance Term Life Insurance Quotes How Much Is $150,000 In Life Insurance? How Much Is $500,000 In Life Insurance? How Much Is $1 Million In Life Insurance? Life Insurance Rates By State In Jun 2025! How Much Is A $100,000 Life Insurance Policy? How Does Landlord Insurance Work?

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Simply Insurance

JUNE 12, 2025

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Spinnaker Insurance Company , the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania considered a homeowners insurance coverage dispute, ultimately finding that questions of residency and alleged fraudulent misrepresentations precluded summary judgment. In Jackson v. Conclusion Jackson v.

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Insurance affordability in Georgia is dwindling as claim frequency and insurer costs soar, according to the latest issue brief from Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), Trends and Insights: Georgia Insurance Affordability. Recently introduced state tort reform legislation may help to stabilize insurance costs.

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