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Water Damage From Collapsed Swimming Pool Q Our client is insured by a homeowners policy form HO-3. Their above-ground swimming pool collapsed due…

Theft of Phone Time—Insured Loss? Q We have had a somewhat unusual claim presented to us. The insured has an HO 03. She had to go out of town…

Other Insurance and Loss Settlement on Homeowners Policies Q We are unsure how to settle a claim where two homeowners policies apply, and would like…

Medical Payments Coverage for Guest on Tenant Homeowners Policy Q Our insured has a tenant homeowners policy. His mother was visiting him, and, while…

Restoration of Land Q Our homeowners insured has a special endorsement to his policy that provides some coverage for restoration of land after a covered…

Removal of Oil Tank Q Our insured has a rental property insured on a dwelling fire policy. He now wants to sell the house, but there is a problem.…

  Paved or Non-paved Driveway Our policy states that an insured has coverage to remove tree debris if it is on a structure, or blocks a driveway. …

Pool Cover and Replacement Cost for a Homeowner Q We write a standard HO-3 on a client with a swimming pool. His policy also includes replacement…

Stolen CDs and the Homeowners Policy Q Our HO-3 ('91 edition) insured had some CDs stolen from his car. The thief also took the portable CD player…

Property "In the Care of" the Insured Q Our HO 00 03 insured was "dog-sitting" for his neighbor. While our insured was walking the dog, it got away…