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New Oklahoma Law Limits Post-Loss Assignment of Benefits on Property Damage

Insurance Journal

Oklahoma lawmakers this legislative session passed a bill limiting post-loss assignment of benefits for property damage under auto, residential or commercial property insurance policies. House Bill 1084 prohibits the solicitation or acceptance of an assignment of any post-loss insurance benefit …

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North Dakota Commissioner Urges Property Damage Assessment After Flash Floods

Insurance Journal

In the wake of flash flooding in the Bismarck-Mandan area, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread is reminding residents to take immediate steps to assess and document any property damage and to review their insurance policies to understand what is …

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What Appliance Store Insurance Policies Should I Invest In?

Central Insurance

Explore essential appliance store insurance policies to protect your business from liability, theft, property damage, and employee injuries. The post What Appliance Store Insurance Policies Should I Invest In? appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Lack of Insurable Interest Precludes Recovery for Property Damage

The Property Insurance Law Observer

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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Insurer’s Use of Conflicting Reports Not Bad Faith, Says Court

The Property Insurance Law Observer

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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What You Need to Know About Filing a Business Insurance Claim

Top Insurance Blogs

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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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical. Without the right coverage, unforeseen challenges—such as property damage, employee injuries, or legal issues—could put your investment at risk.