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• Conflicting Rulings On Defects Leave Looming Questions Over Drywall Claims

  By Dave Lenckus  |  March 7, 2011

  Is a construction defect an occurrence covered by a commercial general liability policy? That’s the key question for homebuilders and contractors facing Chinese drywall damage claims. The insurance and liability issues are becoming increasingly complicated by conflicting state court rulings over the lingering coverage question.

• Subrogation Legal Strategies

  By Christopher Tidball  |  November 3, 2010

  If you were walking down the street and saw a one hundred-dollar bill, you would probably pick it up. So why do insurance carriers leave not hundreds but billions of dollars on the table annually?

• Chinese Drywall...Where Are We Now?

  By Mary Anne Medina  |  May 17, 2010

  There is still considerable media buzz surrounding Chinese drywall. For many homeowners, the nightmare is far from over. Why are the culpable manufacturers not answering U.S. courts?

• One Occurrence or More?

  By Staff Writer  |  February 23, 2010

  Whether a claim involves an auto or a general liability policy, a question can arise about the number of occurrences. Depending on the facts and the policy language, this can have a significant effect on exposure.