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May 11, 2011

Intent of 5 Percent Debris Extension? There is a 5 percent extension for debris removal of covered property under the HO-3 forms. Stated coverage under…

May 11, 2011

Owners, Named Insureds, and Additional Insureds We have a policy where four siblings own a home. The mother lives in the house but deeded the property…

May 11, 2011

Is a recommendation for a gutter cover covered under ordinance or law?

May 11, 2011

A question of coverage for mold damage when the mold is hidden inside a cabinet.

May 11, 2011

What coverage is available when a residence suffers a second fire loss while repairs are being made for an earlier fire loss?

May 11, 2011

Discusses frozen pipe claim when tenant did not pay the utility bills.

May 10, 2011

Discusses whether odor from a neighboring residence can trigger ALE for an insured.

May 02, 2011

Liquor Liability Exclusion and Scheduled Exception May 2, 2011 Liquor liability exclusion endorsement, CG 21 51, is attached to the CGL form of our…

April 22, 2011

Homeowners Coverage for a Business Property Our insured is an employee of a rural water association. Someone stole a water line detecting device from…

April 20, 2011

A question of coverage for mold damage a result of water seepage over a period of more than fourteen days.