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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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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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The Importance of Commercial Property Insurance for UK Small Businesses

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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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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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Business Owner’s Policy for Restaurants

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To stay resilient, restaurant owners need insurance that helps them recover quickly and mitigate financial losses when something goes wrong. A Business Owners Policy, commonly known asa BOP bundles essential protections like property, general liability, and liquor liability into one streamlined solution.

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Jackson v. Spinnaker: Court Rules a Thorough Investigation is Just Good Business, Not Bad Faith

The Property Insurance Law Observer

However, the court granted summary judgment in favor of the insurer on the bad faith claim, emphasizing that a thorough investigation into a questionable claim does not amount to bad faith Background Spinnaker Insurance Company (Spinnaker) issued a homeowners policy to Donald Jackson (Jackson) for a designated residence premises.

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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.