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Exclusion of Wet Rot—Homeowners We have an unusual situation and would like your opinion. Our homeowners insured's bathtub was improperly installed…

Is Personal Property Covered on HO-3 during an Insured's Move? We have a client insured on a standard homeowners policy (HO 00 03 05 01). We recently…

Internet Fraud Covered Under Homeowners? Our homeowners insured paid a substantial sum of money for a Rolex watch he saw offered at an internet auction…

November 13, 2009

Homeowners and Personal Auto Policy—Loss Covered by Both?<br>Our insured borrowed a pickup from his father-in-law, which had a utility trailer attached.…

Intentional Injury Exclusion and Various Insurance Policies We just heard of a disturbing court case, in which a homeowner shot a man, who later…

Injury on Boat Dock—Homeowners or Boatowners? We insure a boatowner and another insurer writes the homeowners coverage. To protect his boat from…

November 13, 2009

Discusses damage from an ice dam to the interior of the home.

November 13, 2009

Discusses the liabiity of a landowner when tenant's TV is damaged by a short in the circuit breaker.

Liability Coverage on Right-of-Way? Our insured has a right-of-way through his property that is used consistently by the local power company. Since…

Guaranteed Replacement Cost—Effect on Other Coverages The standard HO-3 policy provides coverage for trees and shrubs in the amount of 5 percent…