A California federal district court has refused to dismiss a COVID-19 related coverage suit filed by a San Diego preschool against it's insurer based on a communicable disease exclusion in the school's insurance policy.

A California federal district court has refused to dismiss a COVID-19 related coverage suit filed by a San Diego preschool against it's insurer based on a communicable disease exclusion in the school's insurance policy.

'Chen' clarified insurance coverage for pre- and post-judgment interest obligations under primary and excess policies. However, a broader takeaway may be the increasing importance of the meaning "follow form" wording in excess policies, especially as more claims have values which exceed primary limits.

'Chen' clarified insurance coverage for pre- and post-judgment interest obligations under primary and excess policies. However, a broader takeaway may be the increasing importance of the meaning "follow form" wording in excess policies, especially as more claims have values which exceed primary limits.

Discusses payment for storage of contents when limits are exceeded.

Although insurers are investing in resources to help traditional agents, many also are increasing funding in direct online sales.

Fraudulent receipts lead to jail.

Expect a hardening environment in the year ahead with fewer policies, higher premiums and restrictive coverage.

Discusses the duty to defend under homeowners and commercial policies, highlighting certain supportive cases.

Part one of three of a review of an adjuster's role in claims stemming from a wide area damage event and the questions that need to be asked early in the fact-finding stage.