Bomb Cyclones- What Are They?
A brief explanation of bomb cyclones; what they are and how they form.
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New York Dog Breed Legislation Passed
This writer was reminded yesterday about the perception of certain dog breeds while walking down a neighborhood street. Coming up the last block near home…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia Insurance Department Responds to State Farm's New Business Hold
A summary of the Consumer Alert issued by the California Department of Insurance regarding State Farm's changes to accepting new business in California.
Read Full ArticleState Farm not Alone is Restricting New Business in California
As the risks of wildfires continue to grow and building costs increase, insurers in California are starting to pull back from writing new property policies.
Read Full ArticleOregon FAIR Plan Increases Limits
In light of increased wildfire risks, increased housing values and construction costs, the Oregon FAIR Plan Association board of directors approved an…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia Moratorium on Cancellations and Non-Renewals of select Residential Property Insurance Policies following Wildfires
The moratorium applies to policies in certain ZIP codes and will last for one year.
Read Full ArticleCalifornia Department Reminds Insurers of Efficient Proximate Cause Doctrine
The California Department of Insurance has issued a bulletin reminding insurers that the doctrine of efficient proximate cause prevails in first party insurance disputes.
Read Full ArticlePolicyholder Blocked Repairs, Now Can't Recover Damages from Insurer
An insured cannot recover damages from an insurance company if they failed to comply with the policy and failed to allow the insurer to make the necessary repairs.
Read Full ArticleInsurers Taking Policies from Florida's Insurer of Last Resort
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation recently issued a bulletin reminding insurers of parameters for requesting policies for assumption from Citizens, the insurer of last resort.
Read Full ArticleFrozen Pipes and the Polar Vortex
Discusses frozen pipe claims during a polar vortex.
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