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October 08, 2008

Sales Tax on Contents I am located in North Carolina handling an HO-2 fire claim with ACV only coverage on Cov C for the property owner. We submitted…

October 08, 2008

Downspouts, drains, and surface water.

October 01, 2008

Awning Could Be Considered Outdoor Sign I have a client who has an attached outdoor awning over her store front. It has the store's name on it and was…

October 01, 2008

Additional Insureds as Claimants Q When we insure clubs for liability, we always add the Additional Insured—Club Members endorsement (CG 20…

October 01, 2008

Property in Transit — Theft of Entire Bale or Case Q We insure a furnace contractor under form CP 10 30. While off premises at a job site, the…

October 01, 2008

Discusses costs for additional employee pay when business was not suspended.

September 25, 2008

Pollution Clean-Up Q A mercury-vapor light fixture above a swimming pool in our insured's building exploded, releasing material into the pool which…

August 05, 2008

Racing Exclusion Applies to Chase Vehicle? We have a question concerning the exclusion in the personal auto policy for autos used in connection with…

August 05, 2008

Nonowned Auto Coverage and Family Members We have a situation where the husband has his own auto policy and the wife has her own policy. The husband…

August 05, 2008

Prior Notice Necessary When Adding Exclusions to Renewal Policy? Is the insurance company mandated to provide prior notice when adding an additional…