After a Quake: Insurance Coverage in Earthquake Disasters
Discusses coverage for earthquake on standard property forms.
Read Full ArticleDiscusses coverage for earthquake on standard property forms.
Read Full ArticleThis section of the Disaster Compendium presents information on floods and earthquakes.
Read Full ArticleThis article reviews some of the common coverage issues found after a strong storm passes through an area.
Read Full ArticleThe Supreme Court of Arizona recently answered two questions certified by the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona that both concerned how an insurer may or may not use depreciation in calculating the actual cash value (ACV) of damaged property.
Read Full ArticleOutlines documentation of property after a loss and making a home inventory.
Read Full ArticleThe third article in a series explaining Jumpstart Earthquake Parametric Policy- this covers the cancellation and fraud provisions.
Read Full ArticleThis article by advisory board member Ethan A. Gross, JD discusses the surging construction costs driven by the pandemic and the affect it may have on insureds and their coverage.
Read Full ArticleA summary of the emergency order and the catastrophe reporting requirements issued by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and Commissioner Altmaier.
Read Full ArticleWhen a roof is damaged by wind, hail or some other covered loss, it's not unusual for worn decking to be discovered when the roof is removed for repairs. That worn decking also needs to be repaired. The question then becomes does the wear and tear exclusion apply, or should the repair to the decking be considered part of the roof claim? This article reviews the issue and how it should be handled.
Read Full ArticleThis National Underwriter Column discusses the role of the underwriter.
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