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January 13, 2011

Personal Property in Transit Coverage January 13, 2011 Our commercial property insured recently had a claim where a piece of ultrasound equipment was…

January 13, 2011

Additional Coverage under Property Extension Endorsement January 13, 2011 Does a property extension endorsement to a commercial policy offer additional…

January 13, 2011

Vacancy Definition under Commercial Property Policy January 13, 2011 We are dealing with an insurance company that is applying a large penalty to our…

January 10, 2011

Tree Root Intrusion Damage under Commercial Property Form January 10, 2011 Is tree root intrusion to an underground sewer line considered a fortuitous…

January 06, 2011

Mechanical Damage Caused by Water Leakage Our insured's personal auto developed a water leak around the windshield seal. This leak then caused mechanical…

January 03, 2011

Med Pay or Health Insurance January 3, 2011 Recently, many health insurance carriers are requesting we reimburse them under the Med Pay portion of the…

December 28, 2010

Volunteers as Insureds December 27, 2010 The CGL form states that volunteers are insureds while performing duties related to the conduct of the named…

December 21, 2010

Designated Premises Endorsement and Off-Site Risk Exposures Our insured carries a BOP with the CG 21 44, Designated Premises endorsement. The insured…

December 21, 2010

Garagekeepers Coverage and Valet Parking The insured maintains valet parking for customers. The weather was hot, so the valet driver lowered the window…

December 21, 2010

Replacement Cost Claims and Time Restrictions The insured has a Special Form Homeowners Policy (ISO form), with replacement cost coverage on the contents.…