The Buffalo, New York area has been devastated with record level snowfalls causing widespread damage. Now that the snow has stopped falling, warmer weather and potentially heavy rainfall may cause flooding and will likely exacerbate the losses being experienced. This will complicate insurance claims because policyholders will inevitably face pushback from insurance companies regarding the extent of damage from the snowstorms versus subsequent flooding.… Continue Reading
Can policyholders expect coverage for loss of Business Income if (1) they must close their business and decontaminate it after the property is exposed to persons with the Ebola virus or (2) civil authorities prohibit access to their property because of such exposure?… Continue Reading
