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Other Structures Coverage<br>May 7, 2018<br>Our insured has a CP-10 Commercial Package. They have an unscheduled structure that the agent believed to…
Employee or Independent Contractor? In California, the Burden of Proof is now on the Employer May 14, 2018 On Monday April 30th, 2018, the…
Debris Removal, Demolition and Resulting Hole The insured suffered a total loss to their residence. The insurance company has agreed to cover the cost…
Debris Removal—Volunteer Expense The insured sustained a total loss on his dwelling covered under an AAIS homeowners policy. The insurance company…
Collectibles as Business Property A claim has been presented to us for payment resulting from a loss of antiques and collectibles due to a fire at an…
Our claims department continues to struggle with coverage provided by the CP 00 17 10 00 for (specifically) carpeting, and also wallpaper and paint…
Collapse of RetainingWall Causing Damage Our insured has a homeowners policy with form HO-3. Recently, hydrostatic pressure caused a retaining wall…
Deductible(s)—Damage by Wind and Lightning Our insured, on an HO 00 03 10 00, had his home damaged during a recent thunderstorm. Lightning…
Debris Removal Part of ACV Loss? There was a fire loss to the insured’s home. I have reached agreements for the coverage A (building) portion…