Emerging Risks


April 03, 2017

In this case the fence was determined to be part of the dwelling and not an other structure.

April 03, 2017

Non-Damaged Property That Required Replacement after Superstorm Sandy Is Not Covered   February 27, 2017   A New Jersey federal district court…

April 03, 2017

Discusses paying relatives when insureds stay with them after a loss.

April 03, 2017

Tire Sale Company Is Barred from Coverage due to the Used Tire Exclusion   March 6, 2017 The Sacramento County Superior Court determined that when…

April 03, 2017

In a Hit and Run, Direct Physical Contact May Not be Necessary for Coverage   March 20, 2017   The Court of Appeals of Michigan reversed the…

April 03, 2017

Bodily Injury Must Actually Be Bodily Injury for the CGL to Apply   April 3, 2017   A Massachusetts district court determined last week that…

April 03, 2017

Waiver Does Not Create Coverage   January 23, 2017 In a case where the insured alleged that he had coverage because an employee of the insured…

April 03, 2017

Bodily Injury and Property Damage from Suicide Attempt Is Not Covered   February 6, 2017 Insured brought an action against an auto insurer for…

April 03, 2017

Fraud of the Week April 3, 2017 False Claim Fraud—Washington Amount: $7 Million   This week, sentencing came down for one of the biggest…

April 03, 2017

Carbon Monoxide Is Considered a Pollutant for Purposes of the Pollution Exclusion   March 27, 2017   An Oregon district court has ruled that…