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The New Approach to Hurricane-Strong Homes? Concrete Walls But Affordable

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If wind mitigation and stronger homes are the path to reducing insurance claims and bringing down insurance premiums in hurricane-prone areas, as a growing number of industry experts believe, then homeowners, builders and insurers may want to take a look …

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A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Commercial Property Insurance

Protect Commercial Insurance

. – Mandatory Coverage : While commercial property insurance is not legally required by UK law, certain businesses might be bound by contractual obligations if they lease or finance their business premises. Non-compliance can sometimes void insurance claims. – Claim Process : Investigate how insurers handle claims.

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Actual Cash Value vs. Replacement Value: What’s the Difference, and Where Does Market Value Fit In?

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TGS Insurance » Blog When it comes to insurance claims or selling a car, home, or other big-ticket item, you’ve probably heard terms like actual cash value , replacement value , and market value tossed around like confetti. These terms can feel like they’re written in some cryptic insurance code, right?

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The Importance of Commercial Property Insurance for UK Small Businesses

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Factors Influencing Premiums Understanding what affects your insurance premiums can help you make informed decisions. Insurers assess the geographical risks and calculate your premiums accordingly. – Business Type and Size : The nature of your business operations can affect your premiums.

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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. At least 38 of those events happened in the last five years, with 14 in 2023.

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Introducing Cowbell MDR SOC-as-a-Service

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Cowbell MDR SOC-as-a-Service actively works to reduce your risk and mitigate incidents before they cause damageoften lowering your insurance exposure and premium over time. A policy can help with incident-related costs, but it wont stop attackers from penetrating your environment.

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What is a Loss History Report?

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This is where a loss history report comes inits like a propertys report card for past insurance claims. A loss history report provides a record of insurance claims filed on a property, typically over the past five to seven years. This report includes: Claim Details Dates of past claims, type of loss (e.g.,