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

Boiler and Machinery—Coverage for Damage Caused by Leaking Valve? Q Our insured, who owns an ice skating rink, has coverage under the comprehensive…

July 07, 2008

Rare Articles Coverage Includes Coins? Q I am insuring a merchant on BOP Form BP 00 02 01 96 who had some rare coins stolen. Under optional coverage…

July 07, 2008

Discusses coverage when picture submitted is incorrect.

July 07, 2008

Discusses accidental freezing caused by employee error.

June 25, 2008

Other Insurance Clause Under the Lamb-Weston Rule Q We have heard that a rule known as the "Lamb-Weston" rule exists and that it affects coverage…

June 25, 2008

Employee's Salary a Continuing Operating Expense Who decides which employees and their payroll remain during the period of restoration? The insured…

June 25, 2008

Last Injurious Exposure Rule Q One of the coverages that I provide for my clients is workers compensation. I have become aware of something called…

June 25, 2008

Med Pay for Trucking Company Owner-Operators Q Our insured is a trucking firm that contracts with owner-operators to make their runs and the firm…

June 25, 2008

Discusses anticipated rental income and determination of rental value.