Failure to spot clerical error no bar to equitable reformation of policyIn 1998, a company bought a comprehensive commercial property insurance policy. Among other things, it provided $5 million in earthquake coverage for various buildings the

Wording on certificate alone does not grant additional assured status Insurance agents and brokers must issue certificates of insurance only with the certainty that the certificate accurately states the facts of the particular case. Failure to use

Agency has no duty to procure coverage it did not agree to obtain(In June, the Wisconsin Supreme Court helped insurance agents who help themselves. Its decision in the following case teaches prudent agents and brokers to write summaries of important

(Editor's note: In this month's issue, we introduce a new "Down to Cases" columnist, Barry Zalma, Esq., CFE. Barry is an attorney and consultant. We hope you enjoy his columns.) Insured's misunderstanding cannot overcome clear policy language

The fear of mold claims was engendered in the insurance industry by the trial court decision in Ballard v. Fire Insurance Exchange.