There are many moving parts at play from the moment a commercial property damage insurance claim is filed. Though each claim is unique and each policy is unique, there are only a few ways to resolve an insurance dispute. Two
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How Long Does Insurance Arbitration Take?
Depending on the extent of damage present, commercial property damage claims can cost business owners money, resources, and time to make whole. If the policyholder and the insurer cannot agree on coverage or the value of a claim, it can…
Most Commonly Asked Questions During Insurance Arbitration
Arbitration has become an increasingly common practice to resolve disputes between policyholders and insurers. Although this process can provide some benefits to insureds, it can also bring about many frustrations for commercial property owners who just want to get back…
Who is Responsible for Water Damage in a Leased Commercial Property?
For a landlord’s business to thrive, they must be able to attract quality tenants when leasing out commercial property. To do this, they must ensure the property is in tiptop shape before the commercial tenant begins to work out of…
How to Track the Damage Costs for a Commercial Insurance Claim
Having to deal with commercial property damage can be quite daunting. While business owners may want to get back to work as soon as possible, the insurance claim process can take quite a bit of time. Not only that, but…
Top Reasons Commercial Insurance Claims are Denied
Property damage to a business can occur at any time. When disaster strikes, owners may find comfort in knowing they have a comprehensive commercial property insurance policy on hand to cover some of the costs. Unfortunately, however, insurance providers deny…
Harris County Commercial Property Owner Files Insurance Lawsuit Over Water Damage Claim
Raizner Slania LLP has filed an insurance lawsuit on behalf of the owner of a Harris County commercial property (“Plaintiff”) against The North River Insurance Company (“North River”) and Crum & Forster (collectively “Defendants”). The lawsuit was necessary due to…
Do Commercial Policies Typically Cover Vandalism?
Instances of vandalism can happen to a business at any time. While some natural disasters or severe weather events can be tracked to prepare for potential property damage in advance, instances of vandalism are often completely random. Because of the…
Caddo Parish Shopping Center Owner Files Insurance Lawsuit
Raizner Slania LLP has filed an insurance lawsuit on behalf of a commercial property owner in Caddo Parish, Louisiana (“Plaintiff”) against EMC Property & Casualty Company (“EMC” or “Defendant”). The lawsuit was necessary due to the wrongful denial of Plaintiff’s…
Arbitration Clauses in Insurance: What You Need to Know
Disputes with insurance providers over the results of a claim can be incredibly frustrating for commercial policyholders to navigate. While these disputes can often be resolved through pursuing arbitration or litigation, some policies have strict clauses that must be abided…