Emerging Risks


Replacement Cost Coverage for Leased Equipment? Q We have a question pertaining to the leased property endorsement (CP 14 60 07 88) and the need for…

July 24, 2008

Broken pipe under slab adn cost to access pipe for repair.

Computer Virus as a Vandalism Loss? Q Our client's computer was vandalized by installation of the Michelangelo virus that destroyed all his data on…

Water Damage and Boarded-Up Windows Q Our insured's building is covered by an ISO commercial property policy, CP 00 10 04 02, with the special causes…

Sharks Teeth Considered Fine Arts I am handling a burglary claim where our insured is claiming over $300,000 in stolen sharks teeth. He has a Jimmy…

Claims-Made Policies — on the Way Out? Q I have a question about the claims-made liability coverage forms. I always thought that a claims-made…

Employer's Liability and the CGL Form Q Our agency insures a motel management company that handles the operations of motels for the owners. In this…

July 24, 2008

Food Poisoning Claims and the BOP Q The definition of products/completed operations hazard on the 1997 ISO BOP liability form (BP 00 06 01 97) differs…

Governmental Authority Exclusion—Property Damaged by Police Chasing Fugitive Q The insured is a health clinic covered under the commercial property…

July 24, 2008

Discusses a low property limit and expensive extra expense coverage for both a permanent and temporary location following a loss.