Emerging Risks


August 01, 2008

Discusses forceable entry and missing property in a facility open 24/7.

Water as Personal Property Q We have a loss under an AAIS homeowners form ML-3. Our insured's well was contaminated with fuel oil. We all agree that…

Clean-up Coverage HO-6 condo policy - our insured rented the unit to a couple they were acquainted with - and on 11/27/07 the wife shot herself in the…

August 01, 2008

Direct and Accidental Damage We have an insured who purchased a new vehicle in the summer of 2007. In the purchase agreement the insured opted to have…

Damage to Property due to Service of Search Warrant Does the Dwelling Property 3 cover damage to the dwelling by police serving a search warrant on…

Student Away at College—Homeowners Coverage for Personal Property? Q Several of our clients have sons and daughters attending college away from…

August 01, 2008

When lightning hits a well and wind from the same storm topples a tree, is it 1 loss or 2?

Named Insured does not Occupy Residence Premises—Two Our named insured owns a residence insured on an AAIS homeowners form, but he has not lived…

August 01, 2008

Family Member Includes College Student? Our insured's son went away to college and when he wanted to rent a vehicle, the rental company would only rent…