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May 22, 2023

When an association policy is nonrenewed and the new policy is substantially more so that unit owners are assessed for the increase in premium, can they file a claim under their loss assessment coverage for the increase?

May 15, 2023

It's important to consider the what if's when selecting the proper coverages for an insured's operations, as is shown in this week's question about an insured who installs batteries in customers' vehicles.

May 08, 2023

When an insured has a triple net lease with the tenants, what coverage does the insured need on the property?

April 30, 2023

When a tree falls on a travel trailer, does coverage fall under the dwelling policy or the auto policy for damage to the trailer?

April 24, 2023

A vehicle is sent to an insured but it never arrives; is there coverage?

April 17, 2023

When an insured takes a vehicle off the policy, how long does she have to add a new vehicle for it to be considered a replacement vehicle?

April 10, 2023

How does the age of a structure affect a denial of coverage for "wear and tear"?

April 03, 2023

A question dealing with contracts, policy provisions and edition dates.

March 27, 2023

We are starting to see an influx of claims where the loss report states the plumbing backed up into the sinks, showers, and/or toilets. Some of these claims…

March 20, 2023

Who pays for coverage when a landlord's busted pipe damaged a tenant's property?