The underinsured motorist (UIM) carrier brought an action against the insured for a declaratory judgment that the policy excluded coverage since the insured was driving his cross utility vehicle that was not a covered auto as defined in the policy.

Fraud of the Week August 15, 2016 Health Insurance Fraud—Arizona Amount: Unknown   An ongoing investigation is occurring due to allegations…

Liability Associated with Pokémon Go   August 15, 2016   Summary: In the recent fad of playing a new game called Pokémon…

Fraud of the Week August 1, 2016 Staged Accident Fraud–Louisiana Amount: Unknown   Seven people in Louisiana have been arrested for staging…

Fraud of the Week August 8, 2016 Crop Fraud—Kentucky Amount: $1.1 million   Two farmers in Kentucky have confessed to crop insurance fraud.…

Escaping vehicle in a flood leads to injuries; is this occupying or getting off of the vehicle?

Should pack-out be coverage A or coverage C?

August 2016 Dec Page   Article of the Month   One of the leading disputes dealing with construction projects from a liability standpoint involve…

Direct Physical Contact Requirement for Uninsured Motorists Coverage   August 1, 2016 The insurer appeals an order denying its motion for partial…

Climate Change and D&O Insurance   August 1, 2016   The idea that human activity causes the Earth’s climate to change is not a new…