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Materials Held for Sale January 9, 2013 We are handling a theft claim under a CP 00 10 04 02 and CP 10 30 04 02. The insured is a large commercial roofing…

Replacement Cost Contractual Obligations January 9, 2013 Under a replacement cost contract on a commercial insurance policy, is the insurer’s…

Trailer Covered as Business Personal Property or Storage Shed? January 9, 2013 Our insured's policy excludes trailers as business personal property.…

Day Laborer “Employee” Under Temp Agency’s CGL Policy? This loss occurred in Texas . The insured provides temporary staffing. The…

I am handling a claim for the insured on an open perils homeowners policy with an endorsement that covers code upgrade/enforcement. The covered peril…

January 07, 2013

Does a BOP liability policy provide coverage for the claimant's legal fees as ordered by a local judge? Are legal fees specifically excluded by the…

Payment for Loss to Property of Others   January 4, 2013   Our insured carries a CP 00 10 10 90 form and has a loss that involves property of…

Relative Must Be Resident in Order to Be Insured December 26, 2012 The following circumstances apply: • Our named insured is the owner of the building…

December 17, 2012

Are spouses covered under a BAP?

Unscheduled Trailer as Cause of Accident December 11, 2012 We issued the Business Auto Coverage Form, CA 00 01 10 01, with Symbols 7, 8, and 9 for liability…