Social or Recreational Activity and WC July 25, 2016 An employee was attending a party sponsored by his employer after working hours. The employer catered…

Misrepresentations Void Coverage   July 25, 2016   The insurer brought an action against the insured for a declaratory judgment that the crime…

Summary: Drones have been the latest new technology to catch the headlines. They are unmanned aircraft, often compared to model aircraft, but have…

Estranged Husband as a Resident Spouse   July 11, 2016   The plaintiff auto insurer brought an action against the defendant insurer, seeking…

Manmade Earthquakes: Fracking and Wastewater Injection     July 11, 2016 Summary: Hydrologic fracturing, also known as fracking, has become…

July 2016 Intro Page   Dec Page   The article of the month concerns the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) Arbitration…

July 2016 Dec Page   Article of the Month   The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) Arbitration Service offers claim…

Rented Hall and Alcohol July 4, 2016 My insured is covered by an HO3 10/00. They will be renting a hall for their daughter's wedding. The hall would…

Unusual Risks of Pool Ownership   by Susan Massmann, CPCU from the July 2016 issue of Claims Magazine   The yin and yang of summer are a hot,…

Car Wash Damages June 27, 2016 The insurer brought an action seeking a declaratory judgment that it had no duty to defend or indemnify the insured car…