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Clean-up Coverage HO-6 condo policy - our insured rented the unit to a couple they were acquainted with - and on 11/27/07 the wife shot herself in the…

Damage to Property due to Service of Search Warrant Does the Dwelling Property 3 cover damage to the dwelling by police serving a search warrant on…

Named Insured does not Occupy Residence Premises—Two Our named insured owns a residence insured on an AAIS homeowners form, but he has not lived…

August 01, 2008

Family Member Includes College Student? Our insured's son went away to college and when he wanted to rent a vehicle, the rental company would only rent…

August 01, 2008

When you accidentally shoot the refrigerator.

August 01, 2008

Personal Property in Self-Storage Facility Q The following situation has come up several times and we would like your opinion. Say an insured family…

Water Damage From Collapsed Swimming Pool Q Our client is insured by a homeowners policy form HO-3. Their above-ground swimming pool collapsed due…

August 01, 2008

When the insured wants to change the property using settlement funds.

Other Insurance and Loss Settlement on Homeowners Policies Q We are unsure how to settle a claim where two homeowners policies apply, and would like…

Medical Payments Coverage for Guest on Tenant Homeowners Policy Q Our insured has a tenant homeowners policy. His mother was visiting him, and, while…