Although a little more than a month has gone by since the Avalon at Edgewater (N.J.) fire on Jan. 21, insurance claims and lawsuits are likely to linger, long after the ashes have been swept away.

This kind of catastrophe usually involves several insurance carriers, policies and coverage issues. We've identified eight of the issues raised in this situation that you should be aware of. Be sure to discuss any and all possible coverages with your broker to minimize your risk.

Please let us know in the comments section if you think there are other insurance coverges or issues that also should be taken into account.

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Rosalie Donlon

Rosalie Donlon is the editor in chief of ALM's insurance and tax publications, including NU Property & Casualty magazine and NU PropertyCasualty360.com. You can contact her at [email protected].

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