May 14, 2018

This article discusses the process of underwriting business.

Debris Removal, Demolition and Resulting Hole The insured suffered a total loss to their residence. The insurance company has agreed to cover the cost…

Debris Removal—Volunteer Expense The insured sustained a total loss on his dwelling covered under an AAIS homeowners policy. The insurance company…

Collectibles as Business Property A claim has been presented to us for payment resulting from a loss of antiques and collectibles due to a fire at an…

Collapse of RetainingWall Causing Damage Our insured has a homeowners policy with form HO-3. Recently, hydrostatic pressure caused a retaining wall…

Duplicate Contents Coverage I am handling a case on behalf of an insurance company. Coverage C of their homeowners policy is at issue in this bad faith…

Deductible(s)—Damage by Wind and Lightning Our insured, on an HO 00 03 10 00, had his home damaged during a recent thunderstorm.  Lightning…

Debris Removal Part of ACV Loss? There was a fire loss to the insured’s home. I have reached agreements for the coverage A (building) portion…

Damage to Hotel Room on Business Trip—CGL or Homeowners? Our insured, vice-president of sales for a large company, has an HO 00 03. We also insure…

Definition of Insured Bar to Coverage on HO We have had a claim denied under a homeowners policy and would like your help in explaining the denial…