Matthew R. Divelbiss and Peter D. Laun | Jones Day With election season dominating the news cycle, it’s easy to miss the headlines from California and other Western states. “Record Wildfires on the West Coast Are Capping a Disastrous Decade.” “Global warming driving California wildfire trends – study.” “As wildfires rage, climate experts warn: The… Continue reading Another Record Wildfire Season: Check Your CGL Policy
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Wildfire Took Your Home? Don’t Count on Insurance: Viewpoint
Liam Denning | Claims Journal | April 12, 2019 Own a home? No doubt you’ve insured it. Very sensible of you. But if that home were, say, burned to the ground, then your insurance company probably wouldn’t cover the cost of rebuilding it. Don’t feel too bad, though. It’s only partly your fault. Two-thirds of… Continue reading Wildfire Took Your Home? Don’t Count on Insurance: Viewpoint
Wildfire Considered One Occurrence Despite Damaging Numerous Properties
Christina Phillips | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | November 29, 2018 A recent decision by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin1 might predict how other courts would analyze coverage under commercial general liability insurance policies for wildfires. In May 2013, a fire broke out on forest land owned by Lyme St. Croix Forest Company. The fire… Continue reading Wildfire Considered One Occurrence Despite Damaging Numerous Properties
Northern California Wildfires — Important Insurance Coverage Considerations
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
New Report Gives Insight into Increased Fire Claim Figures
Nicole Vinson | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | March 22, 2017 One of the most terrifying and devastating perils insured against is fire. A wildfire outbreak is one news alert that can have a massive impact on our property and lives. A new research study has exposed some of the data on the insurance… Continue reading New Report Gives Insight into Increased Fire Claim Figures