Insurance Journal

AUGUST 11, 2024

PCF Insurance Services acquired the insurance business of DLD Insurance Brokers in Irvine, California. DLD Insurance Brokers specializes in serving companies in the construction, real estate, manufacturing, medical device and technology sectors.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

For-sale listings on Zillow will now feature detailed climate risk information for five key categories — flood, wildfire, wind, heat and air quality — along with insurance recommendations, according to the online real estate company. The climate risk data, provided …

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Attorney at Work

MAY 26, 2022

Be sure to account for commercial real estate market conditions in your local area, such as demand and the average price per square foot for commercial space. Consider additional ongoing expenses as well — for example, additional security, maintenance, amenities and insurance costs. Is your space move-in ready? ’”. .

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

National insurance broker World Insurance Associates LLC announced that it acquired the business of Grandview Brokerage LLC of Brooklyn, New York last November. Grandview provides commercial and personal insurance with niches in the healthcare, real estate, and jewelry industry. Michael …

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Real Estate Insurance Healthcare 93

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

MARCH 20, 2025

Real estate investments often involve complex transactions and significant financial stakes. When does a real estate investor have a legal malpractice claim? In the context of real estate, this can relate to errors in drafting contracts or a missed deadline that result in financial loss.

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Real Estate Expert Testimony Evidence Insurance 52

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 8, 2024

According to a new report from real estate company Redfin, … Despite the dangers and expense associated with living in high-risk areas, large numbers of people are still moving to parts of America most impacted by wildfires, flooding and extreme heat.

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Real Estate 122

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 2, 2025

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) announced the acquisition of Acumen Solutions Group LLC, a Melville, New York-based insurance agency. Founded in 2012, Acumen provides personal insurance and customized commercial insurance programs, with specialties in the construction, real estate, and aviation industries.

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Real Estate Construction Insurance 105

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The fairly recent ruling on how realtors are paid seems likely to dramatically alter real estate sales. I’m not in that business so I don’t know all the ins and outs, both the obvious and the not so obvious, unintentional …

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Real Estate Insurance 97

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 4, 2024

1, Floridians must make similar disclosures, potentially boosting the demand for flood insurance. The North Carolina Real Estate Commission this … As of July 1, home sellers in North Carolina must now disclose previous flood damage to properties. And come Oct.

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Real Estate Insurance 98

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Florida and much of the country face a real estate crash unless government officials deal with climate change, members of Congress said at a roundtable discussion Saturday in St. Petersburg. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., chair of the Senate Budget …

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Real Estate Insurance 111

Insurance Journal

APRIL 20, 2025

Fraud has long plagued the insurance industry, particularly in sectors like New York construction and habitational real estate. From staged trips and falls to fraudulent claims orchestrated by networks of bad actors–including lawyers, doctors, and claimants–the industry has been burdened …

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Real Estate Insurance Construction 52

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 22, 2024

ALKEME acquired Pinnacle Insurance Consultants in Scottsdale, Arizona. Pinnacle Insurance Consultants specializes in errors & omissions insurance for real estate firms.

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Real Estate Insurance 59

Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

By the year’s end, Westlaw Precision will add arbitration, insurance and real estate to its coverage and another dozen areas of law will be added in 2023. What’s Next for Westlaw Precision. At launch time, Westlaw Precision covers 12 years of cases and eight practice areas/topics.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 20, 2025

RiverStone International, a holding company that acquires insurance businesses, has leased the final remaining floor at 22 Bishopsgate, … The tallest skyscraper in the City of London financial district has reached full occupancy just over four years after it was completed.

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Insurance Real Estate 98

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

a risk purchasing group comprising a large portfolio of high-end residential and commercial real estate properties as its members, to launch its inaugural casualty program. Underwriting carrier Emerald Bay Risk Solutions announced a partnership with Vanderbilt Properties Associates, Inc., The …

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Real Estate Insurance 98

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 26, 2024

watchdog agency for consumer finance on Monday accused Rocket Homes, a unit of Rocket Companies, and The Jason Mitchell Group of real estate brokerages of an illegal kickback scheme to steer mortgage applications back to Rocket. The top U.S. According …

Real Estate 98

Real Estate 98

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Texas Stock Exchange is getting ready to plant its flag in the Dallas real estate market. The upstart bourse backed by investors including BlackRock Inc. and Citadel Securities will open a temporary headquarters this spring at the Weir’s Plaza …

Real Estate 98

Real Estate 98

WA Bar News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

My current employer, Land Services USA, writes title insurance and closes large commercial real estate transactions. Although not as glamorous as high-stakes litigation, we solve problems and help real estate markets trade more efficiently and with less risk. What attracted you to the practice of law?

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Real Estate Burden Of Proof Litigation Insurance 98

InHouseBlog

APRIL 8, 2022

Associate GC – Multi-Faceted Real Estate Development and Services Company , Garrison & Sisson (Reston, VA). Senior Counsel – Corporate , Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions (Minneapolis, MN). Real Estate Corporate Counsel , Bungalow (Remote). Holdings (Los Angeles, CA). Counsel/Senior Counsel, U.S.

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Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Litigation Technology 97

Practice Panther

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Some of the more common tasks estate planning lawyers do in their day-to-day, beyond document preparation, include: Creating detailed estate plans that reflect a clients specific goals. Helping clients properly title assets like real estate or investments. Offering strategies to reduce taxes on inheritance and gifts.

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Real Estate Education Admissibility Healthcare 104

Lawmatics

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Law Firm YouTube Channels 1 Tiffany Webber, aka @TheRealEstateLawyer Tiffany Webber, Thomas & Webber, has been immersed in real estate for over a decade. Tiffany provides a wealth of information on her channel, covering topics such as residential and commercial real estate closings, HOAs, and being a lawyer.

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Real Estate Education Insurance 100

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

metropolitan areas with the biggest drop in home sales are all in Florida, the result of a perfect storm of rising insurance costs, homeowner association fees and repeat storms, a home sales tracking service reported Wednesday. The five U.S. Redfin, …

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Insurance Real Estate 119

Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

If your estate planning clients or divorce clients need life insurance, put life insurance agents you personally know on your list. If you have a lot of real estate clients, and a well-regarded realtor is part of your running club, put him on your list. Put business bankers you personally know on your list.

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

state to accept title insurance, after Gov. New York this year could become the 50th U.S. Kathy Hochul quietly submitted a single paragraph in her 2026 budget amendments last week. The proposed change “adds a provision stating the attorney general …

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Insurance Real Estate 59

Legal Research is Easy

AUGUST 25, 2020

Seems student has not quite thought out what they want to write about since, when I asked what they wanted to write about, student said: Real Estate. The problem with this is that "Real Estate" (i.e. I mean, there are hundreds of avenues that can be taken when examining Real Estate. 26D-27B See?

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Real Estate Case Law Insurance 52

WA Bar News

JULY 10, 2024

I started out in real estate and real estate litigation because I needed a job and was offered one as claims counsel for a title insurance company after my clerkship (it was tough for law grads in the early 1990s). Did you end up practicing in the area of law you expected? If not, where did you end up and why?

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Litigation Insurance 52

Destination Articles Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Investing in Real Estate Real estate investments offer both a hedge against inflation and a potential source of passive income. Whether considering a cozy vacation home or an investment property, align your real estate purchases with your overall financial strategies.

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Real Estate Education Insurance Legal Services 52

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 13, 2025

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last Thursday said she will push for new laws to make it harder for hedge funds to purchase large numbers of single-family homes in the state. In a statement, Hochul said she would propose legislation …

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Real Estate 115

Destination Articles Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Furthermore, many state and local court rules now integrate provisions that encourage or mandate mediation, particularly in family law, real estate, and small business disputes. Reduces legal expenses Quicker compensation Less adversarial, reducing stress for claimants How Lawyers Can Improve Their Mediation Skills?

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Mediation Arbitration Education Real Estate 52

MyCase

JULY 14, 2023

Consider Malpractice Insurance Some states require legal professionals to carry malpractice insurance, but even when it’s not legally required it might be a good idea to consider getting it anyway. Further, some practice areas are more prone to malpractice claims than others, like real estate or commercial law.

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Case Management Real Estate Insurance Admissibility 52

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As Texas’ major urban areas grapple with a glut of vacant offices, state lawmakers may make it easier to transform empty office and commercial space into dwellings. A bill by state Sen. Bryan Hughes, a Mineola Republican, would effectively allow …

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Real Estate 88

MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

For instance, will you run a solo personal injury firm, real estate, or family law practice? Finally, purchase annual malpractice insurance—even if it’s not required in your state. Don’t let this figure paralyze you. A good starting point for investing in the start of your own firm is somewhere between $5,000 to $20,000.

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Finance and Banking Real Estate Construction Case Management 52

MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Insurance . For instance, will you run a solo personal injury firm, real estate, or family law practice? Finally, purchase annual malpractice insurance—even if it’s not required in your state. Potential staff salaries and expenses . Support services like marketing consultants. Business licensing and registration fees.

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Finance and Banking Real Estate Construction Case Management 52

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Climate risks, disruptive technology and geopolitical instability are what worry risk managers most, according to a joint survey from the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries. The 18th Annual Emerging Risk Survey is an online questionnaire prompting risk …

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Technology Real Estate Insurance 69

Insurance Journal

MARCH 21, 2025

Lloyd’s Register, the maritime society formed in a London coffee house in 1760, has put its modern glass headquarters up for sale as it prepares to move back into the property built to house it more than a century ago.

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Real Estate Insurance 59

CaseFox

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Healthcare lawyers take cases that are related to insurance coverage, healthcare regulatory compliance, and access to care. The rights, usage and transactions of property are included in real estate law. It focuses on rules and regulations regarding the healthcare industry.

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Real Estate Healthcare Technology Case Management 52

Law and Daily Life

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For example, you may leave instructions that if the real estate market is good, you should sell the cabin and pay off the mortgage of the primary house. This letter is not a legal document and can’t be enforced in court, but it is a powerful way to communicate with your family and friends.

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