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Expert Witness Testimony and the Lack of It Can Lose Property Insurance Cases

Property Insurance Coverage Law

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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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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Noncompliance With Policy’s “Duties After Loss” Provision Leads to Denial of Fire Loss Claim

The Property Insurance Law Observer

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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New Triple-I Issue Brief Puts the Spotlight on Georgia’s Insurance Affordability Crisis

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

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.

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The Importance of Commercial Property Insurance for UK Small Businesses

Protect Commercial Insurance

Introduction When it comes to safeguarding your UK small business, one crucial aspect is often overlooked: commercial property insurance. This essential coverage acts as a safety net, protecting your investments from unexpected setbacks like theft, damage, or natural disasters. But what exactly does it entail?

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Grilling Safety Tips for a Secure Memorial Day BBQ

TGS

TGS Insurance Blog Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer, with backyards filled with the aroma of sizzling burgers and the buzz of friends and family gathered for a festive BBQ. Now picture a sudden flare-up disrupting the scene or damaging the deck. Inspect Equipment Thoroughly Before igniting the grill, check its condition.

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How Regular Equipment Maintenance Can Help Prevent Costly Claims

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Whether its commercial HVAC units, manufacturing machinery, kitchen appliances, or company vehicles, equipment failures can bring work to a halt, and in some cases, trigger insurance claims with potentially high deductibles. Well-maintained equipment is less likely to fail unexpectedly, cause injury, or lead to property damage.