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The Water Damage Endorsement Does Not Include “Tear Out” Cost in Cast Iron Pipe Claims

Florida is replete with houses that contain cast iron pipes. After several years, those pipes deteriorate to the point that water leaks out, causing a loss. The Fifth District Court of Appeal recently addressed this same fact...more

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Summary Judgment Win Could Pave the Way for Insurance Carriers to Enforce Water Damage Coverage Limitation Endorsements

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Chances are, if you live in Florida, you have seen a billboard or heard an advertisement about water damage or pipe lawsuits.  For some time, insureds have filed claims and lawsuits alleging repair costs that frequently...more

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Hurricane Laura: What Can Insurers Expect with Claims in Texas and Louisiana?

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Last week Hurricane Laura became the strongest hurricane on record to make landfall in the state of Louisiana since 1856. The Category 4 storm claimed at least 10 lives and caused an estimated $4 to $7 billion in property...more

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Florida Court Determines Insurer Did Not Waive Right to Appraisal in Hurricane Irma Claim Brought by Homeowners

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Various homeowner’s insurance policies contain an appraisal clause that a carrier or insured may invoke in situations where there is a dispute in damages between the parties. ...more

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Unanimous Washington Supreme Court: No Coverage for Water Damage to Vacant Building

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The Washington Supreme Court, often described as pro-policyholder, issued a unanimous decision in favor of an insurance company on June 9, 2016: Lui v. Essex Insurance Company, No. 91777-9 (Wash., Jun. 9, 2016). Addressing a...more

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Don't Neglect to Understand Insurance Jargon

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Unfortunately, insurance requirements in contracts are not easy to understand. The language used in insurance requirements is not always intuitive, but we all know that the consequences of not having the right insurance can...more

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