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Insurance Coverage Q&A: A Retaining Wall and Water Accumulation
September 18, 2023 | Questions and Answers
Water behind a retaining wall causes it to collapse. Could the failure of drains to remove the water make this a water backup situation?
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Insurance Coverage Q&A: Water Backup and Loss of Income
September 04, 2023 | Questions and Answers
Is loss of income coverage affected when a water backup endorsement is attached to a policy?
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Insurance Coverage Q&A: When You Ask for an Appraisal You have to Share the Results
August 21, 2023 | Questions and Answers
When the insured asks for appraisal on a claim, does he then have to share the appraisal with the insurer?
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Insurance Coverage Q&A: Towing on the Business Auto Policy
August 09, 2023 | Questions and Answers
When a truck is damaged and needs to be towed from the scene of the accident, does towing coverage apply to a symbol 2 vehicle?
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Insurance Coverage Q&A: The Wind, A Tree, and Efficient Proximate Cause
August 03, 2023 | Questions and Answers
When wind causes a tree to fall, is resultant water damage covered as a result of the wind damage?
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Insurance Coverage Q&A: Wind Damage, Faulty Installation, and Ordinance or Law
July 25, 2023 | Questions and Answers
When wind damages property that was installed incorrectly and the local ordinances require undamaged property to be replaced, does the ordinance or law coverage apply?
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Insurance Coverage Q&A: When the SWAT Team Arrives
July 18, 2023 | Questions and Answers
When the SWAT team arrives and discharges tear gas, does the discharge of the gas fit the definition of the smoke peril?
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Insurance Coverage Q&A: The Vacancy Permit and Coverage
July 10, 2023 | Questions and Answers
A question concerning just what coverage is provided when the Vacancy Permit CP 04 50 is used.
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Insurance Coverage Q&A: Hidden Leak but not Behind a Wall
June 20, 2023 | Questions and Answers
When the seepage isn't behind a wall but is behind a moveable object, does the exception apply?
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Insurance Coverage Q&A: Does Your Dog Bite?
June 06, 2023 | Questions and Answers
How does policy language line up with state regulations concerning insurers ability to underwrite based on dog breeds?