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Construction Defects Are Not Covered Property Damage in Commercial Liability Policy

Insurance Journal

A home builder is not covered under the property damage coverage in its commercial liability policy for construction defects for which it was responsible. A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court has held for the first time that “construction …

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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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Insurers Say Honda and Local Dealer Should Pay for Damages Caused by Car Fire

Insurance Journal

Three insurers that paid more than $1 million in auto and property damage claims to a New York couple and their homeowners association are attempting to recover the payments from the giant car maker and local dealership. The claims stemmed …

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Man Charged With Arson in Colorado Wildfire That Destroyed 29 Homes

Insurance Journal

A Colorado man was charged with arson after an investigation into a wildfire this summer that destroyed 29 homes and caused more than $30 million in property damage, authorities said. Jason Alexander Hobby, 49, was arrested last week, Larimer County …

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Forest Fire Erupts at Major Military Range in New Jersey

Insurance Journal

AP) — A fast-moving forest fire broke out Tuesday at a major military gunnery range in southern New Jersey, but no injuries or property damage has been reported. BARNEGAT, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded around 2:15 p.m.

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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.

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Northern California Fire Becomes State’s Biggest in a Day, Evacuations Ordered

Insurance Journal

Evacuation orders and warnings were issued, but the under of residents affected or properties damaged or destroyed has yet … A wildfire that started Wednesday near Chico, California grew quickly to 45,549 acres overnight to become the state’s largest active blaze.