When a water tank ruptures is that an explosion?

In this column that appeared in the January 2010 issue of Claims Magazine, FC&S Associate Editor Susan Massmann discusses vacancy issues.

Questions of fact exist when a slow leak causes a pipe to burst causing water damage.

Discusses coverage for theft of medical marijuana plants.

How to settle ALE claim when claim exceeds policy time limit for coverage.

When an insured has products with a warranty, what happens to the warranty when the product is damaged?

A discussion of the home-based-business endorsement HO 07 01.

Damage from a windstorm and which deductible applies?

Provides an overview of the ISO amendatory endorsements that are attached to each ISO homeowners form.

Common Endorsements—AAIS Program—Archived Article December, 1998, Revised April, 1999 Tailoring to Meet Coverage Needs Summary:…