David Thamann discusses two scenarios in which he believes “accidental” faulty workmanship on the part of the named insured should be covered under a CGL policy.

Governor Chris Christie signed into law legislation that enables New Jersey to license and regulate captive insurance companies, creating a new industry in the state.

In a soft market, excess and surplus-lines executives have managed to identify some growth areas and have found the time ripe for technology investments and recruiting talent. But survival demands innovation.

Is a construction defect an occurrence covered by a commercial general liability policy? That’s the key question for homebuilders and contractors facing Chinese drywall damage claims. The insurance and liability issues are becoming increasingly complicated by conflicting state court rulings over the lingering coverage question.