Donald Schatzle, Author at Mackoul Risk Solutions

Blog Business Insurance Business Protection Claims

June 3, 2026

Indemnification Is Not a Substitute for Insurance Reporting

Indemnification provisions and hold harmless agreements are critical. They are designed to shift responsibility back…

Donald Schatzle

Blog Business Insurance Business Protection Claims

May 11, 2026

When “They Had Insurance” Isn’t Enough

Property managers assume that when a contractor provides a certificate of insurance, they’ve done their…

Donald Schatzle

Blog Business Insurance Business Protection Claims

April 9, 2026

A Sidewalk Claim Tells a Bigger Story About Liability and Social Inflation

Trip-and-fall claims are often dismissed as “small” general liability exposures — until they aren’t. A…

Donald Schatzle

Blog Business Insurance Business Protection Claims

March 12, 2026

When a Toilet Supply Line Breaks, Who Really Pays for the Damage in a Co-op?

Water damage claims are among the most common and most misunderstood insurance issues in cooperative…

Donald Schatzle

Blog Business Insurance Business Protection Claims

January 23, 2026

Claim Spotlight: Costly Water Damage Claim Highlights the Importance of Vetting Contractors in Co‑Ops

Recently, one of our commercial co‑op clients experienced a significant property loss that serves as…

Donald Schatzle

Business Insurance Business Protection Claims

December 17, 2025

Claim Spotlight: Why Won’t Insurance Cover Pipe Replacement After a Gas Leak?

When a building faces sudden repair bills, property managers often turn to insurance for relief.…

Donald Schatzle

Blog Business Insurance Business Protection Claims

February 18, 2025

Reviewing Your Contractors’ Insurance is Crucial

When hiring contractors to work in your building, ensuring they have proper insurance coverage is…

Donald Schatzle

Blog Business Insurance Business Protection Claims

September 5, 2024

Outdoor Property Coverage for Community Associations

Coverage for the outdoor property at your community association can be a little confusing sometimes.…

Donald Schatzle

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July 25, 2024

What to Consider Before Filing a Property Claim

In today’s hard insurance market, Board Members and Property Managers alike should be scrutinizing their…

Donald Schatzle

Blog Claims

January 26, 2024

Property Damage Claim FAQs

When it comes to filing property damage claims, there are several things you need to keep in…

Donald Schatzle

Donald Schatzle

Indemnification Is Not a Substitute for Insurance Reporting

When “They Had Insurance” Isn’t Enough

A Sidewalk Claim Tells a Bigger Story About Liability and Social Inflation

When a Toilet Supply Line Breaks, Who Really Pays for the Damage in a Co-op?

Claim Spotlight: Costly Water Damage Claim Highlights the Importance of Vetting Contractors in Co‑Ops

Claim Spotlight: Why Won’t Insurance Cover Pipe Replacement After a Gas Leak?

Reviewing Your Contractors’ Insurance is Crucial

Outdoor Property Coverage for Community Associations

What to Consider Before Filing a Property Claim

Property Damage Claim FAQs

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