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July 07, 2008

Period of Indemnity ExtensionEndorsement and Loss of Rents Q A multi-unit apartment building owned by one of our insureds was damaged by fire. Six…

July 07, 2008

Underground Property Exclusion under Inland Marine Policy Q An insured lost a hammer bar, which is a permanent part of a well digging truck and rig,…

July 07, 2008

Boiler & Machinery Testing Loss Q Please provide an interpretation of the words "testing" or "tested" as it relates to the boiler and machinery…

July 07, 2008

Employee Benefits Liability Endorsement and COBRA Q How does the employee benefits liability endorsement on a CGL policy respond to mistakes an employer…

July 07, 2008

Mechanical Breakdown Exclusionand Inland Marine Form Q A company we insure was hired to remove the top of a water tower with a crane. The top was…

July 07, 2008

Employee Dishonesty Coverageand Third Parties Q We insure a moving and storage company that wants to bond its employees for theft of merchandise from…

July 07, 2008

Contractor's Profit Where the Insured Performs Repair Q I insure a company that owns a dry dock that was damaged when a boat tipped onto it. The dry…

July 07, 2008

Employee Dishonesty Coverage and Discovery Period Q Our insured business owner received a phone call from a customer stating he had been double-billed.…

July 07, 2008

Garage Policy and Applicable Deductible We write a commercial garage policy for a motorcycle dealership. The insured has comprehensive physical damage…

July 07, 2008

Garage Operations and Completed Operations Claim Our insured is a business dedicated to the installation of radio, alarms, and similar electronic equipment…