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,…

Fraud of the Week July 4, 2016 Accident Fraud—California Amount: $13,709   A California fire captain and his brother, an insurance agent,…

Businessowners Property Coverage, Part II   Reviewed June 30, 2016   Form BP 00 03 07 13   Summary: The Businessowners Coverage Form,…

An analysis of the property section of the ISO Businessowners policy BP 00 03.

Questions coverage for water damage caused by a crushed pipe.

Vacancy Provision and Water Loss July 1, 2016 The company insures a vacant building. The building contains a sprinkler system that is not dry. During…

Fraud of the Week June 27, 2016 False Claim Fraud—Washington Amount: $8,900   A Washington man pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree…

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…

What exclusions might apply if an employee damaged a couch while vacuuming it?

This article discusses the conditions section of CA 00 25.