Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 18, 2024

Many policyholders forget that their insurance policy is a contract and is subject, with exceptions, to the usual laws of contract. An issue that frequently arises is whether the named insured is able to assign insurance proceeds under the policy to another.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 28, 2024

An “other insurance” clause is a provision found in property insurance policies that establishes how a loss is to be apportioned among insurers when more than one policy covers the same loss. The original purpose of an “other insurance” clause is debatable.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 13, 2025

1 At … The post Clear Language Wins the Day: Court Rules Ambiguity Favors Policyholders appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 16, 2025

A Missouri jury found that State Farm Fire and Casualty Company acted in breach of its insurance policy and engaged in vexatious refusal to pay, awarding The Progress Project, LLC substantial damages.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 16, 2025

A Missouri jury found that State Farm Fire and Casualty Company acted in breach of its insurance policy and engaged in vexatious refusal to pay, awarding The Progress Project, LLC substantial damages.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 13, 2025

This new law mandates that all personal auto and residential property insurance policies in Texas include a binding appraisal clause, a move that restores and strengthens a key consumer protection tool.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 30, 2025

First, this case strongly reminds policyholders to be aware of time limits in their insurance policies and take action as soon as they believe their claim is not being handled fairly.

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Prof. Allan Manning

JANUARY 29, 2025

Last week I posted an article in regard to terrorism coverage under commercial property, and/or business interruption policies. In a day or two I will address Strata and after than residential landlord policies, and finally private motor. I also touched on commercial liability coverage. ” [ emphasis mine] 1. .

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MAY 22, 2025

A recent federal court decision reminds insurance professionals and policyholders of the practical and legal consequences of failing to comply with protective safeguards endorsements in builders risk insurance policies.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Louisiana Citizens) Board of Directors voted last week to end the 1.36% assessment it makes on all residential and commercial property insurance policies in the state in April of this year. The assessment, which …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MAY 22, 2025

A recent federal court decision reminds insurance professionals and policyholders of the practical and legal consequences of failing to comply with protective safeguards endorsements in builders risk insurance policies.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 28, 2025

That expectation, however, can run into serious obstacles depending on the fine print of the insurance policy and, importantly, the law of the state where … The post Insurance Coverage After a Raze Order: Strategies for Overcoming Ordinance or Law Exclusions appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 30, 2025

First, this case strongly reminds policyholders to be aware of time limits in their insurance policies and take action as soon as they believe their claim is not being handled fairly.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Coverage litigation is sometimes a game of interpreting the language of a complicated document, the insurance policy. This post is a reminder to study When Words Collide: Policy Interpretation Doctrines and the 10 Commandments. Understand your Insurance Policy BetterRTFP!

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 28, 2025

That expectation, however, can run into serious obstacles depending on the fine print of the insurance policy and, importantly, the law of the state where … The post Insurance Coverage After a Raze Order: Strategies for Overcoming Ordinance or Law Exclusions appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 9, 2025

Sometimes, decisions come along that make me wonder if judges are reading the same insurance policies and insurance laws the rest of us are. The recentFloridaClark opinion 1 is one of them.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 11, 2025

Protective Safeguards Endorsements (PSEs) are a never-ending source for denials of property insurance claims. I quoted an insurance agent who warned against these endorsements in Why Are Protective Safeguard Endorsements Dangerous?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 11, 2025

All insurance policies include a section placing specific responsibilities and obligations on policyholders to act in a certain way before entitling them to policy benefits for what should be a covered loss.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 23, 2024

The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that rainwater accumulation on roofs of buildings does not constitute “surface waters” within the meaning of “flood” in property insurance policies. The court found that the term “surface waters” in policies is ambiguous …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 9, 2025

Sometimes, decisions come along that make me wonder if judges are reading the same insurance policies and insurance laws the rest of us are. The recentFloridaClark opinion 1 is one of them.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Insurance policyholders do not read the insurance policies that are sold to them. The insurance contracts are not even provided to the policyholder until after the product is purchased.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Do you know the historical origins of a property insurance policy’s proof of loss requirement? I love my fellow property insurance coverage nerd readers of this blog. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog. What Was Its Original Purpose?

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2024

A 2% surcharge on property insurance policies, mandatory fees on the oil and gas industries, and holding a public referendum are ways a public-private group formed in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy recommends to pay for projects to protect New …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 9, 2025

I often wonder if insurance agents read the insurance policies they provide to their clients before selling the product. Why do insurance agents sell policies with clauses that require disputes to be in faraway places? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 12, 2024

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington decided an insurance coverage case involving Plaintiffs Benny and Guangying Cheung and Defendant Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company. Plaintiffs argued that the damage was covered under the policy, primarily resulting from theft.

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Tosten Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Commercial property insurance water damage coverage is a complex topic with many nuances. What Water Damage Does Commercial Property Insurance Cover? Commercial property insurance covers several types of water damage, but understanding the specifics is vital. What Water Damage Isn’t Covered?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 13, 2025

1 At … The post Clear Language Wins the Day: Court Rules Ambiguity Favors Policyholders appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

JUNE 6, 2025

Introduction When it comes to safeguarding your UK small business, one crucial aspect is often overlooked: commercial property insurance. Just like you wouldn’t drive without car insurance, your business premises need protection too. Here’s how commercial property insurance can benefit UK small businesses.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

APRIL 11, 2025

Navigating the world of insurance can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding commercial property insurance. This friendly guide will walk you through the essentials of commercial property insurance, helping you protect your business premises and assets with confidence. Let’s dive in!

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Property Insurance Centre

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

What Perils Are Covered by Commercial Property Insurance? Commercial property insurance is essential for businesses to protect their assets from unforeseen events. But what exactly does commercial property insurance cover?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Eyewitness Accounts Tip the Scales in Ice Damming Insurance Dispute.The Bullivant Houser law firm quoted Doug about a case he lost, and his insurer client later re-wrote the insurance policy so it would not pay for a claim under similar … The post Insurance Policies Are Adhesion Contracts and Not Bargained For appeared first on Property Insurance (..)

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 18, 2025

Safeco Insurance Company of America 1 serves as a timely reminder for claims professionals to revisit how to interpret actual cash value (ACV), replacement cost value (RCV), and general contractor overhead and profit (GCOP) under property insurance policies which define the terms.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 12, 2025

Most people dont think much about their insurance policies after they buy them. Insurance becomes almost invisibleuntil something happens. A bill shows up, they pay it, and life moves on.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 4, 2024

Insurance policies protect you from the cost of replacing lost, damaged, or stolen items: or at least, that’s how they’re supposed to work. But what happens if your insurance company refuses to pay what you are owed? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

MARCH 20, 2025

Hawley Insurance Co. 2025)), the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York determined that the plaintiff lacked an insurable interest in property it insured because it did not own or possess the property or suffer economic loss due to the propertys destruction.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 11, 2025

All insurance policies include a section placing specific responsibilities and obligations on policyholders to act in a certain way before entitling them to policy benefits for what should be a covered loss.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A recent viral social media post following the California wildfires has brought to light a critical issue: homeowners are finding their insurance claims denied because their properties are held in trusts, yet the trusts are not listed on their insurance policies.

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