Smoke Concerns Persist Following Top Calif. Court Ruling
A decision from California's top court to allow litigants to cite a February ruling finding that two homeowners didn't have a covered fire debris claim could be used by insurers to try to limit coverage in other smoke and fire contexts, consumers advocates say, but industry leaders see the ruling as limiting frivolous claims.
Alaska Fishery Insurance Co-Ops Cast Wide Coverage Net
The Alaska House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill permitting commercial fishers to form insurance cooperatives, a move that allows all eligible boat owners the ability to obtain coverage from a source that understands the industry for a reasonable price, representatives said. Here, Law360 speaks with Reps. Louise Stutes and Kevin McCabe about what to expect.
Natural Disasters Change Climate For Art Insurance
Art loss isn't new, but it has gained more attention as natural disasters become increasingly frequent. The perils that threaten collections — hurricanes, floods, fires and even hailstorms — have made it harder to find coverage, sparking a trend of decoupling art insurance from other forms of coverage.
Smoke Concerns Persist Following Top Calif. Court Ruling
A decision from California's top court to allow litigants to cite a February ruling finding that two homeowners didn't have a covered fire debris claim could be used by insurers to try to limit coverage in other smoke and fire contexts, consumers advocates say, but industry leaders see the ruling as limiting frivolous claims.
Alaska Fishery Insurance Co-Ops Cast Wide Coverage Net
The Alaska House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill permitting commercial fishers to form insurance cooperatives, a move that allows all eligible boat owners the ability to obtain coverage from a source that understands the industry for a reasonable price, representatives said. Here, Law360 speaks with Reps. Louise Stutes and Kevin McCabe about what to expect.
Natural Disasters Change Climate For Art Insurance
Art loss isn't new, but it has gained more attention as natural disasters become increasingly frequent. The perils that threaten collections — hurricanes, floods, fires and even hailstorms — have made it harder to find coverage, sparking a trend of decoupling art insurance from other forms of coverage.
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