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Analysis of court opinions involving insurance issues. Articles on commercial insurance, self-insurance and alternative market, etc.
insurance law, insurance case law, insurance litigation, insurance losses, insurance court decisions, insurer liability, carrier liability, insurance carrier liability
American Bar Association section concerned with insurance and tort law
A series of articles on topics related to additional insured coverage, equitable subrogation, etc
Determining whether an insurance policy's exclusion for prior publication applies to an advertising injury claim
The treatment courts have accorded the issue of annualization of per occurrence limits in 3 year policies
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[36802] 2008 review of the relevant principles government bad faith claims in all 50 states
[35492] A state-by-state chart with the basic bad faith provisons for disputed insurance claims
A variety of topics related to insurance law in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands
It is important to carefully consider what risks are being reinsured
CA-California Design Professional Liability Updates [13729] Analysis and implications of recent cases via a blog format
[38858] Insurers don’t have to pay a series of Chinese drywall-related homeowners’ claims, a federal judge ruled
What happens when family members accidentally injure each other?
Disputes over this apparent conflict continue to arise
A case reaffirming that the CGL policy is not intended to cover media risks
Can insurers be reimbursed for defense costs incurred in defending noncovered claims against insureds
Home Ins. v Cincinnati Ins and its possible effect on additional insured claims in the future
[36803] 2008 review of state laws affecting property claims adjusters - notice of claim and proof of loss, arson reporting, etc
Addresses an insurer's right to avoid coverage based upon findings of fraud
How insurers get into trouble
A discussion of rules on wrongful death and self-defense
Many insurance agents are showing up in state court
A Primer on Intellectual Property Insurance
[26194] A training presentation related to insurance claims teamwork with defense council
Answers to various legal questions related to insurance - for small business & individuals
Insurance coverage disputes are a mirror to casualty and liability losses throughout the world
Role reversal - an insurer goes after an attorney who filed an apparently malicious and unfounded lawsuit against it
How jurisdiction is determined and tips for risk managers
Series of articles related to insurance law from Phillips Nizer
Legal Separation - CGL Severability Test [40096] There is much confusion surrounding the ability to sue yourself and cross-suits
Interpretation of the Potomoc Insurance v Huang ruling
Can breach of contract actions be covered by liability insurance?
When negligent conduct constitutes an accident and when it does not
A discussion of the case of American Home Assurance Company v Chevron, U.S.A., Inc
Missing Insurance Policies [40094] How a party in a court of law may reconstruct missing insurance policies
The mold exclusion in a builders risk insurance policy was held to be applicable to mold damage
Multiparty Reinsurance Contracts [40098] This commentary discusses the "act-as-one" provision found in many arbitration clauses
[30132] Examination under oath (EUO)
Series of articles written by attorneys on cases related to insurance law in Pennsylvania
Insurance law cases in Pennsylvania - summaries
Why some courts ignore extrinsic evidence when interpreting insurance policies
American Guarantee & Liability Ins. Co. v Ingram Micro, Inc., 2000 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7209 (DC Ariz)
Proximate Causation - Property Claims [40093] How courts viewed causation under first-party property policies has evolved over time
The reinsurability of punitive damages is a tricky issue
The court enforced the rescission of an insurance policy because of misrepresentation or concealment of material fact
[36801] 2008 review of state laws on reservation of rights letters, disclaimer letters and non-waiver agreements
Rules for policyholders dealing with insurance companies
Spoliation is the destruction or alteration of evidence
Tennessee Supreme Court Broadens Agent Liability [40092] Agents are labeled "experts" and are held to a higher standard
When an insurer is deceived, regardless of intent, the remedy of rescission is available to the insurer
Provides an explanation of the tripartite relationship in insurance law
Despite predictions of its demise, the US Supreme Court 1962 decision lives
The Necessity for Reform from a Policy, Legal and Risk Management Perspective
What statute of limitations applies often turns on whether suit alleges negligence or breach of contract
The expert asked to testify in a state where he or she is not licensed on a subject requiring licensing
Those situations in which an insured is entitled to select his counsel and control the defense
Overview of factors that are considered by insurance companies related to personal injury cases
Discussion and interpretation of breach of contract by an insurance carrier
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Claims Management / Claims Administration
Bad faith, structured settlements, large losses, etc.
Claims Management / Insurance Fraud
Insurance fraud, lawyer fraud, red flags, etc.
Claims Management / WC Claims
Managing the costs of workers compensation claims
Claims Management / WC Decisions
State WC board decisions, court rulings, amicus curiae briefs on WC cases
Legal / Product Liability
Case developments, articles, resources related to product liability
Publications / Legal
Newsletters from the legal profession, including special news for insurance law
Risk Mgt / Coverage Issues
Commercial P&C insurance coverage issues
Risk Mgt / Insurance
Commercial property and casualty insurance industry issues
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