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Damage to Property of Others—Tree Falling on Neighbor's Property Q I am working on a claim that occurred during a severe winter storm in which…
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…
Vehicle Damage to Borrowed Grill? Q Our insured borrowed a barbeque grill from a friend. He loaded it in the back of his pickup to return it. On the…
Standard Time Definition Q We are having a debate in our office about whether the effective time of a homeowners policy is altered by daylight saving…
Theft from Home Not Yet Occupied Q Our insured sold his house prior to having a new one constructed. He moved into an apartment and put his contents…
Medical Payments Coveragefor Rental Property Q Our insured has an HO-3 (1984 edition) with the HO 70, Additional Residence Rented to Others, endorsement…
Notification Requirement Satisfied by Calling Police Under most policies, there is a duty for the insured to notify the police in the event of a theft…
Scheduled Diamond Ring—Coverage for Cracking? Q Our insured had a loss to a diamond ring scheduled on an HO-61. She found to her amazement it…
Foster Care and Homeowners Policy If a homeowner takes in mentally challenged individuals, both minor and adult, and receives money to help defer living…
Wind driven rain on separate occasions damages same property.