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August 20, 2018

Injury Caused by Insured’s Horse August 20, 2018 We insure a homeowner under a standard HO 03 04/91 policy. The insured's household member daughter…

August 16, 2018

Is manipulation of contents part of the repair when the contents are not insured?

August 06, 2018

Replacement Cost Options June 12, 2018 I'm working with an attorney on a fire claim and the policyholder has a commercial policy in place, the building…

July 30, 2018

Appliances and Coverage   July 30, 2018   The settlement language in our policy reads: .... Carpeting, built-in or permanently installed…

July 23, 2018

Air Conditioners – Additions and Alterations or Not? July 23, 2018 I need to clarify the following. In a personal property policy, the air conditioners…

July 16, 2018

Is a Towed Vehicle Covered?   July 16, 2018   I have a coverage question related to a personal auto policy.   The insured was driving…

July 09, 2018

Hot Tub and Malfunctioning Pump July 9, 2018 We have a client who has an HO3 policy ---- form HO 00 03 04 91 -- Unknown to the insured the hot tub had…

July 02, 2018

Discusses ALE expenses once insured has permanently relocated.

June 25, 2018

Under Homeowners form, questions if decaying racoon is a rodent for purpose of coverage determination.

June 18, 2018

Algae Growth and Fungi June 18, 2018 I know of the exclusions for mold, rot, deterioration, etc. However, I do not think that is what this is. I was…