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August 01, 2008

Transportation Costs to Return from Vacation Covered? Q An insured was away on vacation when she learned of a fire at her home. She had to return…

August 01, 2008

Water Tank Adjacent to Insured's Property Q I have a customer whose home is built on a lot next to an elevated water tank. The tank holds approximately…

August 01, 2008

Student Away at College—Homeowners Coverage for Personal Property? Q Several of our clients have sons and daughters attending college away from…

August 01, 2008

Root Damage to Plumbing System Q We are seeing an increase in claims for "tree root" damages to plumbing systems.  Specifically, one claim involves…

August 01, 2008

  HO 3 and DP 3 Differences What are the main differences between the HO 3 and DP 3 policy forms? New York Subscriber The DP 3 provides property…

August 01, 2008

Valuation—Actual Cash Value forAntiques Is Market Value Q Our company has a difference of opinion on how to value unscheduled antiques under…

August 01, 2008

  Business Property or Insured’s Property Under AAIS form HO 0003 01 05, coverage C, a. 2) we find coverage for “personal property…

August 01, 2008

Property Held for Rental Coveredby Homeowners Policy? Q Our client has an HO 00 03 05 01 on his primary residence in Florida. He also owns a condo…

August 01, 2008

Storm Damage—Coverage for Ice Damming (HO-2) Q I am requesting your view on a problem that has come up during the processing of winter storm…

August 01, 2008

Vehicle Used to Service the Premises Q Our insured has a HO 00 03 04 91. He hired a contractor to do some work on his property that necessitated the…