JEMB Realty claims virus is “pollutant” in Midtown insurance battle
Is the coronavirus a pollutant? JEMB Realty thinks so, based on a lawsuit filed against its insurer. The landlord’s...
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Wildfire insurance crisis looms for California homeowners
Homeowners in fire-prone areas of California may soon find there’s no one to insure their properties. Last year, the...
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Fear and loathing in a pandemic: Insurers battle business interruption claims
As a Las Vegas casino owner, Phil Ruffin is used to taking risks. But this time the odds seem...
Investors reward Lemonade with $3.8B valuation
Venture-backed insurance seller Lemonade got a sweet reception from investors on the day of its initial public offering. Listed...
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SoftBank-backed Lemonade raises IPO target to $319M
As its anticipated early July IPO date draws nearer, home insurance provider Lemonade is raising its share price once...
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Will Lemonade’s IPO be sweet or sour?
To investors, Lemonade bills itself as the evolutionary successor to the old insurance guard. Instead of luring established customers with the “I switched-and-saved” value proposition, Lemonade hooks them when they’re young. The armies of...
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Retailers take stock of insurance coverage after looting
Looting and vandalism in cities across the country, which arose alongside peaceful protests for racial justice, have posed another...
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Will insurers cover coronavirus-related business losses? We may soon find out
A business insurer’s position that it isn’t required to cover coronavirus-related losses is set to face a legal litmus...
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Real estate is waking up to pandemic insurance. But is it too late?
Hotel owners nationwide have likely deployed teams of lawyers to scour their insurance policies, hoping to find a clause...
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In bid for relief, restaurants wage lobbying war against insurers
Restaurants and the insurance industry are shaping up as two of the biggest rivals in the coronavirus pandemic. Eateries...