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Lack of Insurable Interest Precludes Recovery for Property Damage

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The Court emphasized that mere possession or the ability to use the property did not constitute an insurable interest unless the business would suffer a direct economic loss from its destruction. Here, the business did not demonstrate any direct economic impact from the restaurant propertys damage.

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Why Did a Judge Select the Policyholder’s Umpire Over State Farm’s Nominees?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

In a recent federal case arising from a property damage claim, the court was asked to break … The post Why Did a Judge Select the Policyholders Umpire Over State Farms Nominees? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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State Farm VP Apologizes to Homeowner While Allstate Exec Gets Grilled at U.S. Senate Hearing

Insurance Journal

It’s not just some Florida-domiciled insurance carriers that have allegedly altered field adjusters’ reports or low-balled property damage estimates in recent years. It’s also major national insurers, according to adjusters and policyholders who spoke at a recent U.S. Senate hearing …

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State Farm VP Apologizes to Homeowner While Allstate Gets Grilled at Senate Hearing

Insurance Journal

It’s not just a few Florida-domiciled insurance carriers that have allegedly altered field adjusters’ reports on property damage in recent years. It’s also major national insurers, including Allstate and State Farm, adjusters and policyholders alleged at a U.S. Senate hearing …

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State Farm VP Apologizes to Homeowner While Allstate Gets Grilled at Senate Hearing

Insurance Journal

It’s not just a few Florida-domiciled insurance carriers that have allegedly altered field adjusters’ reports on property damage in recent years. It’s also major national insurers, including Allstate and State Farm, adjusters and policyholders alleged at a U.S. Senate hearing …

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Public Adjusters Prohibited in Arkansas

Property Insurance Coverage Law

When navigating the aftermath of a property damage claim, many homeowners seek professionals to help them secure the best possible settlement from their insurance company. However, policyholders … The post Public Adjusters Prohibited in Arkansas appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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

The Property Insurance Law Observer

A disagreement over the cause or extent of damage, without evidence of additional unreasonable conduct or delay, is insufficient. For policyholders and insurers alike, this decision highlights the importance of substantiating claims with credible and expert-backed evaluations.

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