Edward P. Sangster and Paul C. Fuener | K&L Gates | October 20, 2017 The ongoing Northern California wildfires are already the most destructive in the state’s history. In addition to the tragic loss of dozens of lives, California officials have reported that at least 5,700 structures have been destroyed. The economic impact is enormous,… Continue reading Northern California Wildfires — Important Insurance Coverage Considerations
Category: Property Damage
Windstorm Insurance May Not Be Your Only or Best Option
John A. Moore | Daily Business Review | October 2, 2017 As commercial and residential property owners in South Florida assess their damage after Hurricane Irma they should be cognizant that a claim against their own windstorm insurance may not be the only or best option. This is true in part because making a claim… Continue reading Windstorm Insurance May Not Be Your Only or Best Option
Connecticut Notice of Claim Requirements
Jennifer Van Voorhis | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | September 30, 2017 Contrary to most New York policies which require notice to be given “promptly”, Connecticut policies tend to require notice “as soon as practical.” Prior to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Arrowood Indemnity Co. v. King,1Connecticut law held that an insurer… Continue reading Connecticut Notice of Claim Requirements
The Use of Shrink Wrap on Roofs
Steven Thomas | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | September 7, 2017 I have seen a trend lately which occurs after severe weather impacts an area and damage has been caused by either hail, wind, or extreme amounts of rain (like what I witnessed this past week in Texas), and Contractors have been applying shrink… Continue reading The Use of Shrink Wrap on Roofs
Coverage for Construction Defects Caused by Subcontractor Work
Amanda M. Leffler | Brouse McDowell | September 12, 2017 The Ohio Supreme Court has held that claims for the cost to repair an insured’s own defective work are not covered because they “are not claims for ‘property damage’ caused by an ‘occurrence’ under a [CGL] policy.” See Westfield Ins. Co. v. Custom Agri Sys., Inc.,… Continue reading Coverage for Construction Defects Caused by Subcontractor Work