Duty to Advise
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Commercial Lines
Back to Basics – What is Spoliation in Insurance Claims?
The Oxford Dictionary defines spoliation as “the act of ruining, destroying or spoiling something,” according to. In short, it means that something that should be kept is lost, destroyed, or not considered valid due to an improper chain of custody post loss. Spoliation claims are growing, and this article covers some of the ways insurance…
Comments On the Third Circuit Sustains D&O Policy’s Condition Precedent to Coverage, No Coverage for the Policyholder
A recent court finding on a D&O policy’s condition precedent to payment by the excess carrier bodes poorly for agents and insureds. Read on for more details on this court decision.
Back to Basics: What is Product Recall Coverage?
Manufacturers both large and small position their products into the consumer market, whether food, supplies, or equipment. Normally, rigorous testing helps to ensure the product is safe. However, end users may not use the product in the manner intended, or the product may contain a faulty part or an unforeseen choking hazard to child, for…
Should an Agency Purchase E&O Coverage from One of Its Carriers?
Agencies have many options available for the placement of their E&O coverage. For some agencies, one of the options is purchasing E&O coverage directly from one of their appointed carriers. However, this approach can be a double-edged sword. This article covers some of the inherent conflicts of interest in this decision.
Should an Agency Purchase E&O Coverage from One of Its Carriers?
Agencies have many options available for the placement of their E&O coverage. For some agencies, one of the options is purchasing E&O coverage directly from one of their appointed carriers. However, this approach can be a double-edged sword. This article covers some of the inherent conflicts of interest in this decision.
Certificates Of Insurance
Certificates of Insurance
Are Your Private-Sector Clients Aware of their Directors and Officers Liability Exposures?
Many experienced business owners are unaware of their need for a Directors & Officers (D&O) liability policy. According to a white paper on this issue developed by Gallagher, a Chubb study found that 25% of private companies surveyed had a D&O claim in the three years surveyed. The average cost of those claims, according to…
Nuclear Verdict in Healthcare Will Raise Concerns for Healthcare Insurers
A missed healthcare diagnosis resulted in a whopping $111 million verdict in Minnesota, according to a recent Burns & Wilcox article. Read on to learn more.
Condo Cases of Crime and D&O Defects
Cases of criminal embezzlement within community associations are undeniable, and the crimes range in boldness and severity. Any D&O policy defects can leave your condominium clients uninsured.
