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I am handling a claim for the insured on an open perils homeowners policy with an endorsement that covers code upgrade/enforcement. The covered peril…

January 07, 2013

Does a BOP liability policy provide coverage for the claimant's legal fees as ordered by a local judge? Are legal fees specifically excluded by the…

Payment for Loss to Property of Others   January 4, 2013   Our insured carries a CP 00 10 10 90 form and has a loss that involves property of…

Relative Must Be Resident in Order to Be Insured December 26, 2012 The following circumstances apply: • Our named insured is the owner of the building…

December 17, 2012

Are spouses covered under a BAP?

Unscheduled Trailer as Cause of Accident December 11, 2012 We issued the Business Auto Coverage Form, CA 00 01 10 01, with Symbols 7, 8, and 9 for liability…

False Pretense Loss Coverage in Question December 11, 2012 The insured is in the business of auto sales and is covered by a Garage Coverage Form, CA…

Intentional Act and the Expected or Intended Injury Exclusion December 11, 2012 Our insured is an automobile parts supplier, and the policy is a standard…

December 11, 2012

Resident Insured's Car Damaged by Named Insured December 11, 2012 A named insured's adult son currently resides with his mom. He has his own vehicle…

Product Loss Not Covered by Spoilage Endorsement December 10, 2012   The loss occurred as a result of Hurricane Isaac. The insured was making normal…