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July 06, 2026

When an insured changes his mind about fixing the property after receiving the settlement check, what should happen to those funds?

June 28, 2026

When patients at a rehab get into a fight and one is fatally injured, what policy applies?

June 22, 2026

When an insured accidentally drives a vehicle into the pond, is it collision, other than collision, or mechanical breakdown?

June 15, 2026

Determining what is part of the building or personal property on a flood policy.

June 08, 2026

When the rodents chew the wires, is the damage covered?

June 01, 2026

When a property is vacant and damaged by a frozen pipe, does coverage apply?

May 25, 2026

When a storm leads to damage from rain, mudslides and falling rocks, what perils and deductibles apply?

May 18, 2026

When a fence is damaged, is it covered at replacement cost or actual cash value?

May 11, 2026

When an insurer hires a contractor to repair the property and the contractor doesn't repair it correctly, is the insurer responsible for seeing the project through to correct completion?

May 04, 2026

When the boiler malfunctions, did the insured take reasonable steps to maintain heat?