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Pair or Set Clause Our insured threw away an old bathrobe, not realizing her diamond earrings were in the pocket. By the time she discovered they were…

June 25, 2008

Workers Compensation for Employee on Break I have a question related to a CGL claim. The insured's employee left the building, and was walking to a…

June 25, 2008

Business Auto Policy and Out of State Loss Our insured has a business auto policy (BAP) with symbols 7, 8, and 9 for covered auto liability. The insured…

June 25, 2008

Pollution Attributed to Vandalism Q We recently had a claim where a covered auto (a fuel tanker-trailer) was damaged by vandals when they ran a piece…

June 25, 2008

Cut-Through Endorsements Under Reinsurance Policies Q We are seeking reinsurance policies for several of our insureds. One of the insureds has asked…

June 25, 2008

Personal Comfort Doctrine Explained Q We know that workers compensation coverage is to apply when an employee is injured in the course of employment.…

June 25, 2008

Business Auto Policy and Property Damage ClaimOur insured owns a pizza store and the operations include a delivery service. The insured has a business…

June 25, 2008

Countersignature Responsibility Q Who is ultimately responsible for making sure that a policy is countersigned? The agent who produces the business…

Fraud Coverage not Applicable to Transformation of Information Q A client's employee was tricked into disclosing their bank account information. The…

June 25, 2008

Ocean Marine—In Rem Action Discussion Q Our new client is interested in buying proper insurance coverage for his business exposures. We have…