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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. The five-year average count for liability claims increased 24.9

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Blog Post: April Fool’s-Proof Coverage: Manage Construction Risks Through Commercial General Liability Insurance

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What Is A Home Insurance Deductible?

Simply Insurance

What Is A Home Insurance Deductible? Think of a deductible as the amount of money you have to pay before your home insurance company will come in and cover their part. Whenever you file a homeowners insurance claim, you will be responsible for the deductible related to the claim.

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Blog Post: Construction Defect Litigation: Key Insurance Issues

LexisNexis

This practice note discusses project delays due to defects or deficiencies, poor coordination or communication with the owner or other members of the design/construction team, or the discovery of defects during or after the project, as well as claims involving construction accidents or personal injuries that occur within the construction area.

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Blog Post: Construction Defect Litigation: Key Insurance Issues

LexisNexis

This practice note discusses project delays due to defects or deficiencies, poor coordination or communication with the owner or other members of the design/construction team, or the discovery of defects during or after the project, as well as claims involving construction accidents or personal injuries that occur within the construction area.

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The Importance of Commercial Property Insurance for UK Small Businesses

Protect Commercial Insurance

Claim History : If your business has had past insurance claims, this could impact future premiums. A clean claims history often results in lower rates. – Bundle Policies : Consolidating multiple insurance policies with the same provider can often result in discounts.

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The Insights You Need for A Strong Finish to 2024

Zywave

But beyond just the employee benefits, the workers’ compensation and general liability markets are also feeling the pinch of increased medical costs. These nuclear verdicts often are seen as a result of social inflation, which refers to the rising cost of insurance claims influenced by societal trends.