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Auto Exclusion, the CGL Form, and Auto Repair This claim situation occurred when our insured, an auto repair shop, installed an incorrect oil filter…

Off-Premises Coverage and "Owned, Leased or Operated" Exclusion Q Our commercial property policy (CP 00 10) insured went to a customer's location…

Computer Virus as a Vandalism Loss? Q Our client's computer was vandalized by installation of the Michelangelo virus that destroyed all his data on…

Sharks Teeth Considered Fine Arts I am handling a burglary claim where our insured is claiming over $300,000 in stolen sharks teeth. He has a Jimmy…

Governmental Authority Exclusion—Property Damaged by Police Chasing Fugitive Q The insured is a health clinic covered under the commercial property…

Deductible Subrogation Question Q Our insureds sustained a large fire loss to their restaurant approximately six years ago. The insurer paid close…

Cross Liability, Additional Insureds,and the Separation of Insureds Q We have a question about cross liability, additional insureds, and the separation…

Employee an Insured Under CGL Form? Q Our insured is a high rise residential condominium association and is covered by a commercial general liability…

Replacement Coverage for Awnings Q Our question concerns replacement cost coverage for awnings. In the ISO commercial property form CP 00 10 04 02…

Sinkhole Collapse under Commercial Property Form Q Our insured's building is covered by the building and personal property form (CP 00 10 04 02),…