One of the most commented upon topics presented by this Blog has been the question of co-insurance, or insurance to value, and where liability lies when there in an improper valuation. Although not specifically dealing with co-insurance, I commend to your reading the case of English Mountain Retreat, LLC. et. al. v. Suzanne Crustenberry-Greg, et.
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Answering Questions Posed About Valuation for Purposes of the Co-Insurance Penalty
By Parks Chastain on
Posted in Claim Tips
We have had some excellent comments and questions on the topic of co-insurance, and specifically whether there can be any “iron-clad” or “black and white” rules as to who is responsible for any undervaluation. Obviously, the readers are concerned as to who, between the applicant/insured and the agent or company, should be held responsible for …