Tag Archives: Property

Property Insurance

Cold Temperatures in a Slow Economy: Insurance Claims from Frozen Pipes in Unoccupied Buildings

NBC News reported Wednesday that home insurance claims for damage resulting from frozen pipes are so high that insurers are hiring temporary adjusters to handle increased claims: “We anticipate a large spike in frozen pipe claims,” said Peter Foley, the [American Insurance Association’s] vice president for claims. “In Washington, D.C., some of my colleagues have […]

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Fraud & Misrepresentation

Protecting a Business from Identity Fraud

On February 28, 2012, Brandon Lee Price was charged with wire fraud in connection with his unauthorized use of Microsoft founder Paul Allen’s debit card. Price is a U.S. Army deserter who used Allen’s debit card to attempt over $15,000.00 in transactions.  He obtained the card by calling Allen’s bank and changing the address and […]

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