Commercial Property Program


Discusses dependent property contingencies and available coverages, as well as application of the additional coverage for civil authority.

A directory of majority of commercial contract analyses containing links to each analysis as of date published.

December 04, 2023

When a roof is damaged by wind, hail or some other covered loss, it's not unusual for worn decking to be discovered when the roof is removed for repairs. That worn decking also needs to be repaired. The question then becomes does the wear and tear exclusion apply, or should the repair to the decking be considered part of the roof claim? This article reviews the issue and how it should be handled.

November 27, 2023

This document provides a detailed analysis of the Extra Expense Coverage Form, as contrased with Business Income Coverage.

Water issues are often confusing and involve multiple undefined terms such as plumbing, sewer, drain, overflow, or discharge. This article reviews how the terms are applied in the commercial property policy.

ISO is implementing earthquake rule changes that will enable a soft story factor to be applied to earthquake coverage when the building has a soft story.

This is the fourth and final in a series of articles analyzing the FloodFlash parametric flood insurance policy available now in California, Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Virginia. This article discusses the what isn't covered, service of suit, law and jurisdiction, and making a complaint sections of the policy.

This is the thirdd in a series of articles analyzing the FloodFlash parametric flood insurance policy available now in California, Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Virginia. This article discusses the making a claim, other party at fault, and cancellation sections of the policy.

This is the second in a series of articles analyzing the FloodFlash parametric flood insurance policy available now in California, Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Virginia. This article discusses the insuring agreement, sensor, and premium sections of the policy.

March 13, 2023

This is the first in a series of articles analyzing the FloodFlash parametric flood insurance policy available now in California, Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Virginia.