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May 04, 2009

Endorsement providing coverage for backup of sewer and drains does not exclude coverage if sewer is located off insured premises.

April 27, 2009

Property Damage Coverage and Rental Vehicles The following question is on your Web site: Our insured was involved in an auto accident where the other…

April 21, 2009

Voluntary Parting Exclusion Blocks Coverage for Loss of Money We insure a dentist. The potential applicable forms are the CP 00 10 04 02, CP 10 30 04…

April 20, 2009

Our Option Clause and Loss Settlement My question involves the Section I - Conditions Section of the HO 00 05 10 00 Policy Form, specifically in regard…

April 15, 2009

Vacancy Definition under Scrutiny Our question is on form BP 00 02 01 87 under the vacancy provision, which contains an exclusion for buildings that…

April 13, 2009

Mobile Equipment or Auto as Cause of Damage Our insured runs a tree service that cuts trees and removes them. He has a boom truck that he uses in his…

April 13, 2009

The owner-operator of an "internet cafe" has had a $50,000 loss of computer equipment that is said to have occurred when a tenant in an adjoining…

April 07, 2009

Mobile Home Unit Could Be Considered Covered Property under CP 00 10 I recently insured a campground and need to know if a mobile home type unit is…

March 30, 2009

Public or Livery Conveyance Exclusion and Flower Delivery Our insured loaned her vehicle—on one occasion only—to a flower delivery shop…

March 23, 2009

Discusses whether or not damage to pet's home alone qualifies for ALE.