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  CGL Coverage for Construction Defect Claims

  By Henry C. Spalding, III  |  April 5, 2013

  Common CGL coverage questions when builders and their insurers face a construction defect lawsuit.

• Fortify Loss Control

  By Matthew S. Marrone, Esq., Colleen M. Murphy, Esq.  |  February 1, 2013

  N.Y. ruling makes it easier for insureds to sue agents

• Claims Auditing 101: Part 4

  By Ken Brownlee, CPCU  |  March 29, 2012

  By looking for certain factors, an auditor may be able to help move a case from stalemate to a successful conclusion.

• IQ: Wealthy Fear Liability Lawsuits

  By Industry IQ  |  March 28, 2012

  Wealthy American families fear that the economic slump makes them a prime target for high-stakes lawsuits but lack proper insurance.

• Passing the Buck

  By Louie Castoria  |  December 1, 2011

  In litigation, the best defense is the one someone else pays for

• Dodd-Frank & Corporate Investigations: Should D&O Insurance Cover The Cost?

  By Paul A. Ferrillo  |  August 19, 2011

  Securities litigator Paul Ferrillo says standalone corporate investigation coverage may be the best solution for risk managers worried about Dodd-Frank whistleblower implications, but he also provides D&O coverage tips for those that can’t afford the standalone solution.

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  Druggists' Professional Liability

  By David D. Thamann  |  August 18, 2011

  If a pharmacist chooses not to fill contraceptive and abortion pill prescriptions based on their religious beliefs and is sued, could a liability claim ensue?

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  Medicare Set-Asides and Third-Party Liability Cases: Part Two

  By Neil Selman  |  July 18, 2011

  In the second of a three-part series, one attorney discusses when Medicare Set-Asides make sense and whether they’re really required.

• Ready for NRRA?

  By Louie Castoria  |  June 1, 2011

  By the time this column is printed, surplus line insurers and brokers will have roughly 45 days to adjust to the biggest change to impact their business in generations. The Non-admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (NRRA) will stand many long-held assumptions on their heads. Surplus line brokers, corporate risk managers...

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  The Cutest Insurance-Related Story You Will Read Today

  By Associated Press  |  April 26, 2011

  An anonymous donor has purchased a $50,000 insurance policy to help an Oklahoma woman keep her pet kangaroo as a therapy pet. After you see pictures of Irwin, you will understand why.

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  First Quarter 2011 – A Brief Legislative Review

  By Kathy Donovan  |  April 7, 2011

  When you consider the legislative proposals that have been enacted so far, and additional pending proposals, it’s evident that the insurance industry is well on its way to a very active year.

• Controversial S.C. Bill Defining ‘Occurrence’ In CGL Policies Advances

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 1, 2011

  A South Carolina bill that would define an “occurrence” in construction general liability insurance contracts in a way opposed by the insurance industry passed the Senate, and an insurer group is seeking to delay action in the House until the courts weigh in again.

• 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.

• Insurer Groups Against S.C. Bill Defining ‘Occurrence’ In CGL Policies

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  February 10, 2011

  Insurance groups are opposing a bill under consideration in South Carolina that would reverse a recent court ruling on what is considered an “occurrence” in construction general liability insurance contracts.

• No Coverage Available For Archdiocese Defense Of Abuse

  By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  November 23, 2010

  The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has ruled that OneBeacon Insurance Company was correct in denying coverage to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, which is facing multiple lawsuits stemming from allegations of sexual abuse by former priests.

• Alabama Federal District Court Dismisses U.S. Case Against Stricker

  By Rafael Gonzalez  |  November 18, 2010

  Chalk up another win for corporations, insurance carriers, and attorneys against the federal government.