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September 15, 2014

Depreciation and ACV September 15, 2014 A homeowner has a replacement cost policy for the dwelling but has an ACV endorsement for the roof. The roofing…

September 11, 2014

Builders Risk Pro Rata Cancellation Question September 2, 2014 If a construction contractor renews a builders risk policy for one year but then completes…

September 08, 2014

Trailer Coverage under Symbol 2 September 8, 2014 Our insured had and still has a business auto policy, CA 00 01. Physical damage coverage is under…

September 03, 2014

Television Damaged during Testing September 2, 2014 I have an insured (subcontractor) who has set up a number of electronics to test the system as part…

September 02, 2014

A question of bats, and whether they fall into the category of birds, vermin or rodents.

Theft of Employee Tools and Care, Custody, or Control Question September 2, 2014 I have a claim involving theft of employee tools and need your opinion.…

     Limit on Coverage of Loss to Stock   August 25, 2014   On the declarations page of a CP 0010 06 07, Building and Personal…

August 20, 2014

Common Area Staircase Damaged   September 1, 2014   Our insured has a BOP policy. The insured leased an area in a building in which to run…

August 20, 2014

Discusses whether this loss is a covered occurrence or excluded faulty workmanship.

Loss of Water as Loss of Use August 18, 2014   I have had two recent scenarios that involve an increased water bill following a covered loss. In…