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November 18, 2024

When a home has been repaired, does the insured have to make final payment before the holdback amount is paid?

November 09, 2024

Extra expenses incurred during the period of restoration but paid later.

November 09, 2024

When a home has been repaired, does the insured have to make final payment before the holdback amount is paid?

November 04, 2024

When an insured runs into his own garage with his own vehicle, which policy pays?

October 28, 2024

Two-part question describing differing accident scenarios in which a third-party did have/did not have permission to drive a company vehicle.

October 19, 2024

When an insured relocates after a total loss, whether the insured's renovations to a new home can be considered part of the original loss becomes an issue.

October 14, 2024

The use of cattle in a horse cutting event may be excluded.

October 07, 2024

A policy excludes matching when the components don't match due to age or wear and tear. But when the new components are not compatible with the existing ones, should all the siding be replaced?

September 30, 2024

When fluids leak from a vehicle after an accident, is there coverage for cleanup of those fluids?

September 22, 2024

When multiple vehicles are damaged by hail at the same time, does a separate deductible need to be applied to each vehicle?