Emerging Risks


May 18, 2010

Discusses intended and unintended vandalism.

May 18, 2010

Boat Club Member an Owner or Renter of Boats? April 14, 2010 We have been presented a claim where the claimant was injured on a boat. The boat was part…

May 18, 2010

Vehicle Titles as Personal Records May 5, 2010 I have a question regarding coverage under a HO3. The insured has 24 titled vehicles for road use. A…

May 18, 2010

Off Premises Coverage for Backhoes and Other Such Vehicles We are concerned about coverage under ISO homeowner forms for "motor vehicles" that could…

May 17, 2010

The United States District Court for New Jersey was faced with a motion for summary judgment pertaining to a dispute over prompt notice. D&O coverage.

May 10, 2010

Water as a Pollutant The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia had to consider whether water would be considered a pollutant,…

May 10, 2010

When firefighters crush underground lines with the fire truck, is it an auto or cgl claim?

May 05, 2010

Watchdog on Duty Our insured's home was broken into. The thieves locked the insured's dog in the bedroom while the theft was occurring. The dog damaged…

May 04, 2010

Discusses a case pertaining to claims based on mold and bacterial contamination.

May 04, 2010

Computer and Media Coverage under an Inland Marine Form May 3, 2010 I am currently quoting for a client who has a Computers and Media form that reads…