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Stolen Skeleton Unearths Halloween Insurance Risks
Inside This Article: A Halloween lawn decoration depicting a skeleton riding a rooster was recently stolen from a homeowner’s yard in Henderson, Kentucky. Beyond the risk of theft, seasonal decorations can also pose fire hazards, with home fires involving decorations causing about $17 million per year in property damage between 2019 and 2023. Homeowners Insurance can cover theft, fire
$16M Verdict Follows Mechanical Bull Injury at Bar
Inside This Article: A couple was recently awarded $16 million after suing a Kansas City bar where the man allegedly fell from a mechanical bull.  Before the trial, the couple sought $8 million to settle the case, while the defendants offered $2.2 million, according to Missouri Lawyers Media. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can cover customer injury claims; however,
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A number of homeowners around Fort Myers Beach, Florida, are expressing frustration over the status of their insurance claims related to damage from Hurricane Ian. According to a recent New York Post report, more than 25% of closed insurance claims in Lee County have been denied, over 30,000 claims are still pending, and some of the 135,000-plus claims that were…
A growing number of individuals are at risk for flood damage to their homes, but many remain uninsured. To learn more about Flood Insurance, we spoke with Jacob Martin, Manager, Flood, Burns & Wilcox, Charlotte, North Carolina. How serious is the risk of flood for homeowners today? J.M.: What we are seeing with climate change is more severe storms. As…
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