Property Claims Blog
The Hidden Damages of a Fire Loss
There’s more to fire damage than meets the eye. Fire can also cause hidden damages that can be hard to detect. The two main culprits: smoke/soot damage, a…
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How to Deal with Debris Removal After a House Fire
Understanding Debris Removal Coverage in Your Homeowners Insurance Policy As a homeown…
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What is Additional Living Expense/Loss of Use and What Does it Pay For?
When a fire or other covered peril renders your home not fit to live in, your homeowne…
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How To Complete a Total Loss Inventory List After a House Fire
One of the most daunting tasks required in the claim process after losing your home to…
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Vacant or Unoccupied? For Insurance Coverage, the Difference is Important
The two terms “vacant” and “unoccupied” might appear to be synonymous, even interchang…
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What to do When Your Home or Business Suffers From Hail Damage
When a hailstorm strikes, it can batter roofs, shred screens and siding, and smash win…
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Water Damage Insurance Claims: Covered or Excluded?
Major rain events — like the ones that have been plaguing Wisconsin this summer — get …
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How Does the Anti-concurrent Cause Clause Apply When Property Damage Occurs
Continuing the discussion about water damage insurance claims, Attorney Edward Beckman…
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What Your Insurance Won't Tell You About Additional Living Expenses
It is expensive to relocate your family while you're rebuilding your damaged home. You…
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5 Unusual Items You Didn't Know Your Home Insurance Policy Covered
Your home insurance policy is written using simplified language, but policies still se…
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Replacement Cost Value(RCV) VS. Actual Cash Value(ACV)
When it comes to understanding insurance coverage there are numerous terms and languag…
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Top Mistakes Made After a Loss
When your family or business encounters an unfortunate loss of any kind, it is importa…