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February 22, 2016

Volunteer Fireman and PAP Coverage February 22, 2016 The insured is a volunteer fireman and has a personal auto policy. He leaves his home to respond…

February 16, 2016

Garbage from neighboring building blocks roof drain leading to water damage.

Freezing to Swimming Pool Water Lines February 8, 2016 Under the HO-3 policy, would freezing to plumbing lines run to an in ground swimming pool…

Falling Leaves do not Invoke Wind/Hail Deductible January 27, 2016 Insured has a roof with a deep valley that in the fall collected enough leaves to…

Fire Damage to Trees-Debris Removal or Additional Coverage for Trees January 27, 2016 I am working several large property claims from the Northern CA…

Total Loss Settlement is Valued Policy State January 27, 2016 This question is about when a dwelling with no coverage issues is deemed a total loss…

February 08, 2016

Additional living expenses and vacation property, what is covered when it's not the main dwelling?

February 01, 2016

Coverage for Airbag Deployment February 1, 2016 If airbags deploy because of hitting a pothole, is there coverage under a standard personal auto policy?…

Installation Floater or Builders Risk? January 25, 2016 My question concerns a coverage dispute as to when coverage on an ISO installation floater ceases.…

Claim Made Years after Death of Insured January 18, 2016 I am handling a claim for a daughter who lost her mother multiple years ago. The daughter informed…