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Court Permits Parties to Cure Defective Diversity Jurisdiction in Suit Against Underwriters at Lloyd’s

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, et al. 2024), to preserve diversity jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York permitted a plaintiff insured to drop non-diverse, dispensable defendant Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London (“Underwriters”) which subscribed to a commercial property insurance policy.

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Navigating Insurance Challenges in Affordable Housing: Rehabs vs. New Construction

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Rehabs expose developers to heightened risks and, subsequently, higher insurance costs due to the complexities of simultaneously managing the property being rehabbed and the existing structures, e.g. any property not under construction (whether occupied or unoccupied). Consider a scenario where a rehab is underway.

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Restaurant Insurance in Charlotte, North Carolina: A Broker’s Guide

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Over-serving of alcohol: Restaurants can face legal and financial fallout if the alleged over-serving of a patron leads to property damage or a car accident. Key coverages we offer include: Property insurance: Protection for buildings, equipment, and inventory against fire, theft, and natural disasters.

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Court Finds Policy Term, “Windstorm,” to be Ambiguous in Coverage Dispute Involving Tornado

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (2024 WL 322297 (Tex. The insureds suffered property damage caused by a tornado and subsequently submitted a claim to their insurer. In Mankoff v. Dallas Jan. 29, 2024)), the Court determined that the term “windstorm” was ambiguous as utilized in the subject insurance policy.

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Landlord Insurance in Colorado: Coverages, Costs, and Benefits

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Broad risk coverage: Protects landlords from tenant injuries, property damage claims, and other liability concerns beyond standard policies. Eligible properties: Covers condos (always eligible) and rental properties (only qualifies with underlying City Insurance Package).

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Landlord Insurance in Chicago, Illinois: Everything Brokers and Property Owners Need to Know

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However, with opportunity comes risk: property damage, liability claims, and unexpected financial losses can quickly turn a profitable investment into a costly liability. Receive a customized quote: Our underwriting team evaluates each submission to provide bindable quotes. In Chicago alone, more than 2.7

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Does a sagging floor constitute a “collapse”? Court finds ambiguity in “collapse.”

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London , 2012 WL 2020168 (D. Accordingly, the Court held the language to be ambiguous and found in the insured’s favor. In doing so, it looked to other jurisdictions where courts analyzed nearly identical policy language and determined them to be ambiguous. Great Am.

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