Rainfall or Rainmaking? Lawyers, Courts, and the Price of Mold Insurance in Texas

In well-functioning property—liability insurance markets, the price of coverage reflects the impact of the legal environment on the frequency and severity of claims. This article presents a case study of the Texas mold insurance crisis of 2001—2002. We provide a narrative of the controversy in Texas...

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Published in:The Journal of risk and insurance 2012-09, Vol.79 (3), p.817-839
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Attorneys
Case studies
Endorsements
Flood damage
Forecasts and trends
Homeowners insurance
Insurance claims
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Insurance industry
Insurance policies
Insurance providers
Liability insurance
Litigation
Lotteries
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Personal property
Prices
Prices and rates
Property & casualty insurance
Property and casualty insurance
Regulatory reform
Studies
Water loss
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