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On the heels of a record-breaking three hurricanes making landfall in Florida in 2024 – Debby, Helene, and Milton – disaster recovery is obviously a hot topic as residents and business owners work to recover from the...more
One Church v. Brotherhood Mut. Ins. Co., 2024-Ohio-1601 - The plaintiff was insured by the defendant insurance company for property damage to its building, which sustained wind damage in a storm on February 24, 2019. The...more
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently rendered its eagerly awaited decision in Ungarean v. CNA et al., declaring that losses resulting from Covid-related governmental closure orders were not covered by business interruption...more
A prompt response is critical when disaster strikes, but as the Fifth Circuit recently ruled, delays may be excusable in certain circumstances. In First United Pentecostal Church v. Church Mut. Ins. Co., No. 23-30779, 2024 WL...more
In planned communities, the question of responsibility for damage caused by fallen trees is often posed to the owners' association. Although it is not the association's job to play arbiter if a dispute arises between lot...more
There is a famous scene in The Pink Panther Strikes Again where inspector Clouseau asks a hotel clerk if his dog bites, to which the clerk responds “no.” When Clouseau goes to pet the dog, it viciously bites him on the hand....more
Mold growth on surfaces indicates that moisture is, or has been, present in an indoor environment. Direct microscopic examination (by a mycologist) is the primary method to determine whether mold or other fungi have grown on...more
“Appraisal” is a procedure typically mandated by state law or outlined in an insurance policy. Appraisal is a dispute resolution procedure intended to provide insurers and policyholders with a method to award the measurement...more
In the aftermath of two powerful hurricanes the process of assessing the damage and rebuilding begins. Businesses suffered billions of dollars in losses during hurricanes Helene and Milton, both in physical property damage...more
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have deeply impacted communities across the eastern United States, leaving many individuals and businesses facing significant challenges. In the aftermath of these storms, the legal and governance...more
The Situation: On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall and left a path of destruction from the Florida coast through North Carolina, with total insured losses estimated in the tens of billions of dollars....more
The below checklist includes essential considerations and steps to take for property owners and businesses that stand to be affected by hurricanes....more
Hurricane Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend region as a category 4 hurricane on September 25, 2024, and continued to move northeast. The storm caused widespread power outages and catastrophic damage across Florida, the...more
In a recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Wood v. GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company (2024 WL 3952571), the court affirmed that unambiguous policy limits remain enforceable even when...more
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on September 26, 2024, eventually making its way up to western North Carolina where it caused unprecedented damage. The estimated costs associated with these damages grow daily, with...more
Hurricane Helene has carved a path of devastation through the American Southeast, exposing continued shortcomings in local, state, and federal infrastructure and causing harm to both persons and property....more
In a long-awaited decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in favor of the insurance companies in two appeals involving the availability of business interruption insurance coverage for losses stemming from the COVID-19...more
The immediate days following a major hurricane can be a stressful and confusing time for companies and businesses dealing with storm-related losses. It can also be expensive. Insurance will often help pay for these expenses...more
Seeking to find some relief from business losses experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses turned to their property insurers for coverage for their lost income. A clear national trend emerged among courts...more
Almost exactly two years to the day from when Hurricane Ian (Category 4) struck Florida’s western coast near Cayo Costa, Florida, on Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene, also a catastrophic Category 4 storm with winds topping...more
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26, 2024, carrying catastrophic 140 mph winds as the first known Category 4 storm to hit Florida’s Big Bend region since records began in 1851. By Friday, Hurricane...more
On September 26, 2024, Pennsylvania joined the majority of jurisdictions nationwide in holding that commercial property insurance policies do not cover losses caused by the government shutdown orders issued in response to the...more
In this installment of the More with McGlinchey Podcast, we have the second half of Insurance Regulatory Member Lauren Ybarra’s interview with Member and Former Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. In this episode,...more
The influx of severe weather events throughout 2024, including most recently Hurricane Helene, demonstrates the need for retail and energy companies to shore up commercial property and business interruption insurance. This...more
The House and Senate on September 25, 2024 passed legislation that would extend key parts of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until December 20, 2024. The extension is included in H.R. 9747, which also would...more