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  Paved or Non-paved Driveway Our policy states that an insured has coverage to remove tree debris if it is on a structure, or blocks a driveway. …

Pool Cover and Replacement Cost for a Homeowner Q We write a standard HO-3 on a client with a swimming pool. His policy also includes replacement…

Stolen CDs and the Homeowners Policy Q Our HO-3 ('91 edition) insured had some CDs stolen from his car. The thief also took the portable CD player…

Property "In the Care of" the Insured Q Our HO 00 03 insured was "dog-sitting" for his neighbor. While our insured was walking the dog, it got away…

Theft vs. Mysterious Disappearance Q Our homeowners insured recently reported the loss of a diamond ring. She had stayed overnight in a motel and…

Wind Loss to Personal Property We have a hurricane claim and there was no damage to either the exterior or the interior of our insured's condo unit.…

Mildew Covered on Homeowners? Q During the past summer, our homeowners insured's roof was completely blown off during a windstorm. As a result of…

Theft Limitation and Deductible on HO 00 02 Q One of my clients, who is insured on a HO 00 02 04 91, lost $7,200 worth of property in a burglary.…

Vehicle Damage to Borrowed Grill? Q Our insured borrowed a barbeque grill from a friend. He loaded it in the back of his pickup to return it. On the…

Theft Coverage for Lost Luggage and Homeowners Policy Q We have been presented with a claim for theft of luggage from an airline, and are not sure…