“That’s not something we can accept, forcing developers to find coverage elsewhere, often in a different market. We are seeing more engagement between lenders, insurance advisors, brokers, and developers to ensure that policies are bankable from the start. This needs to happen early in the process, ideally before construction insurance is finalised,” Luciano added.
The case, Gerald J. Candeloro v. Allstate Insurance Co., et al., involves a dispute between Gerald J. Candeloro and Jason Garoppolo, an Allstate agent and owner of the insurer’s Groton, Connecticut franchise. Candeloro, who owns property in Mystic, Connecticut, had consistently purchased a FEMA flood insurance policy for the property through Allstate since 2000. His…
The maps evaluate hazard rather than risk, according to the fire marshal, using a method similar to flood zone mapping. They estimate the likelihood of wildfire based on factors such as topography, vegetation, wind patterns, ember production and movement, climate conditions, and fire history, without predicting specific outcomes. Source link
Homeowner associations (HOAs) play a crucial role in managing the 28.2 million housing units in the U.S. From maintaining shared spaces to enforcing community rules, as an officer or board member with an HOA, your responsibilities come with unique risks that require proper insurance coverage. Without the right policies, HOAs like yours could face financial…
The dispute began with a subcontract between Continental and US Framing to provide framing services for two student housing projects—one in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the other in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Work began in 2017, but disagreements quickly emerged over delays on the Knoxville project. In December 2017, the parties amended the subcontract, agreeing to abandon…
