Category «Hurricanes»

Commercial Insurance Issues Raised by Superstorm Sandy

Disputed hurricane and windstorm insurance claims have been a common occurrence in Florida and the southeast U.S.  Unfortunately, businesses and residents in New York and New Jersey face the prospect of similar coverage battles after the waters from Sandy subside.  The destruction left by post-tropical storm Sandy may not rival Hurricane Katrina, but likely will …

Florida Supreme Court Rules First-Party Bad-Faith Insurance Claims Must Be Brought Under Section 624.155

Today marks the official start of hurricane season, and what more appropriate way to kick off the season than with a new decision from the Florida Supreme Court involving damage to a Boca Raton condo building from Hurricane Wilma, the last major hurricane to hit Florida. Yesterday’s decision in QBE Insurance Corp. v. Chalfonte Condominium …