The insurer filed a declaratory judgment action against an architecture firm seeking a declaration that it had no duty to indemnify for a copyright infringement.

Increased Cost of Construction Coverage for Tenant's Improvements and Betterments March 7, 2016 We have an insured tenant presenting a claim under BP…

Fraud of the Week March 7, 2016 Arson—Connecticut Amount: unknown   A Brookfield woman was sentenced to twelve years in prison for setting…

February 2016 Intro Page   Dec Page   The article of the month deals with E-business issues. E-businesses face a barrage of traditional and…

February 2016 Dec Page Article of the Month E-businesses, as well as brick and mortar companies, face a barrage of traditional and Internet-specific…

Purchase from Craigslist Is Not Replacement Cost January 27, 2016 We have a theft claim involving a 2005 ATV. Per the insured the ATV is used to service…

March 2016 Intro Page   Dec Page   The article of the month deals with resident relatives. The issue of whether an individual is a resident…

March 2016 Dec Page   Article of the Month   The issue of whether an individual is a resident relative of the named insured often plays a…

Fraud of the Week February 29, 2016 Hole-in-One Scam—Washington Amount: unknown   A Washington man is facing a total of seven felony charges,…

Does an insurer lose the right to control the defense of an insured if the insurer does not immediately tender a defense after the duty to defend is triggered?