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November 25, 2008

Beating a Result of Riot or Civil Commotion? We have a commercial fire policy on a rental unit with named perils coverage that includes riot or civil…

Sinkhole Collapse — Demolition Expense Q Our insured is the owner of a large commercial office building insured under commercial property form…

Tire Damage Due to Skidding Q We are asking about the issue of tires that are damaged as a result of an emergency stop. There was a subsequent rollover…

Pollution Claim Covered by Business Auto or CGL Form? Q We have a question about the pollution exclusion in the business auto policy. If, during the…

November 25, 2008

Restaurant Cooking Hood Not Business Personal Property The insured is a restaurant. They rent space to run their business. When they rented the space,…

Care, Custody, or Control Exclusion Prevents Coverage for Trailer Damage Our insured was using a nonowned trailer. His employee dropped the trailer…

Nonowned Auto or Hired Auto Liability? Q One of our nonprofit clients let us know that they are paying mileage to members of the nonprofit for the…

Racing or Demolition Exclusion not Applicable to Emergency Vehicles Our insured is involved in a motorsports/race track program. There usually are special…

November 25, 2008

Sinkhole Collapse — Demolition Expense Q Our insured is the owner of a large commercial office building insured under commercial property form…

Tire Damage Exclusion Q The business auto coverage form has an exclusion that reads 'we will not pay for loss caused by or resulting from any of the…