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August 01, 2008

When the insured wants to change the property using settlement funds.

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

When matching siding isn't available how should it be repaired?

August 01, 2008

When property of others is stolen from a residence.

August 01, 2008

We have a consumer inquiry involving damage done to a rental property by a tenant. The dwelling was insured under a DP-3 form, 10/00 edition. The…

August 01, 2008

Can lawnmowers be covered under the building portion of the policy?

August 01, 2008

Theft of Keys—Auto or Homeowners Coverage?QOur insured had a set of keys stolen from his house and included in that set was the key…

August 01, 2008

What is the difference between empty farmland and vacant land?

August 01, 2008

Discusses storage of property that can no longer be stored on insured premises and laundering of clothes during the relocation.

August 01, 2008

This Q&A discusses the definition of vermin.