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June 08, 2015

Does flooding of neighboring property activate flood insurance?

June 02, 2015

Defective Design and Roof Collapse June 2, 2015 The insured suffered a casualty loss when heavy accumulations of snow on the roof of its premises caused…

June 02, 2015

Property in Transit Coverage on the BOP June 2, 2015 The insured was having a package shipped to them, and it was damaged in transit. The coverage extensions…

June 02, 2015

Covered Property under Businessowners Form June 2, 2015 My question is specific to the Businessowners form, BP 00 10 97. Under covered property, the…

June 02, 2015

In separately insured apartment buildings, this questions if the business income loss is reduced to the extent displaced tenants were moved to another building.

June 01, 2015

Denial Due to Lack of Maintenance June 1, 2015 An insured has an old heating system in need of repair. Each year he travels to Florida for a month.…

May 26, 2015

Diminution in Value under GKLL May 26, 2015 What is your opinion on diminution in value for a customer's auto involved in a garagekeepers covered loss?Does…

May 20, 2015

Damage to Trees and Removal of the Debris May 20, 2015 A tree felled by wind landed across a driveway. It did not damage the driveway, it just blocked…

May 20, 2015

Honey from Bee Hive Leaks into Dwelling May 20, 2015 Is there any coverage on an all risk policy for damages due to a bee hive leaking honey into the…

May 20, 2015

Appraisal and Mediation May 20, 2015 Our insured has a high valued homeowners policy, PHVH-998-LA(03/2011). My questions are relevant to the appraisal…