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August 01, 2008

When lightning hits a well and wind from the same storm topples a tree, is it 1 loss or 2?

August 01, 2008

Is the cost to dig up a water line in the yard between a home and the water meter covered by a homeowners policy?

August 01, 2008

We recently received a claim in which the cause of loss is reported as "smoke damage". The "smoke damage" is actually residue from some kind of drug…

August 01, 2008

Personal Property Stolen From Another Residence Q We have a question on coverage under an HO 00 03 05 01 for stolen property. The insured's grandson,…

August 01, 2008

Is water from the roof surface water?

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…

Water Damage to Personal Property Q We insure the tenant of a house under an HO 00 04 05 01, with broad form named perils on his personal property.…

August 01, 2008

Our insured is allergic to bee stings and was recently stung by a bee. He was driving himself to the doctor's office for treatment when he passed…

August 01, 2008

What is the difference between empty farmland and vacant land?