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Liability Insurance
What Does "Separation of Insureds" Mean—Part 2
2018-07-06 | W Jeffrey Woodward
Explore the legal interpretations of "the insured," "an insured," and "any insured" within CGL policies and understand their impact on coverage claims.
Liability Insurance
What Does "Separation of Insureds" Mean—Part 1
2018-07-06 | W Jeffrey Woodward
Discover how "separation of insureds" conditions in liability insurance policies provide unique coverage applications for each insured, and explore the implications within ISO CGL policies.
Liability Insurance
Faulty Work and the CGL
2018-06-22 | Craig F Stanovich
Craig Stanovich updates his popular treatise on whether faulty work can be covered by the CGL policy.
Liability Insurance
Contractual Liability and the CGL Policy
2018-04-27 | Craig F Stanovich
Craig Stanovich updates his treatise on what is meant by contractual liability and how coverage actually works.
Liability Insurance
Commercial Umbrellas and the Demand for Primary and Noncontributory
2017-07-14 | Craig F Stanovich
Craig Stanovich discusses the complexities and legal implications of "primary and noncontributory" insurance coverage, particularly in the context of business contracts, and clarifies the differences between primary coverage, noncontributory clauses, and the issues surrounding umbrella policies and contribution rights.
Design and Professional Liability
Construction Specifications: Professional Liability Risk
2017-07-14 | Jeff Slivka
Learn how construction specifications can lead to professional liability risks and understand the implications for contractors.
Liability Insurance
Coverage Gaps Created by Exclusionary Endorsements
2017-04-13 | Craig F Stanovich
Craig Stanovich explains why some CGL endorsements may leave substantial gaps in general liability coverage.
Design and Professional Liability
Contractors Professional Liability (CPrL) Insurance—Rectification/Mitigation Enhancement
2017-03-31 | Jeff Slivka
Jeff Slivka discusses the growing CPrL market and the various options available.
Design and Professional Liability
New Owner's Design Warranty in Missouri
2017-03-17 | Kenneth A Slavens
Ken Slavens relates a recent Missouri case with significant implications for design professionals and owners.
Liability Insurance
Additional Insured Issues 2016—Part 2
2016-12-16 | Craig F Stanovich
Part 2 of this article discusses the effect of the ISO 2013 additional insured endorsement changes.
Liability Insurance
Commercial Umbrellas and the Demand for Primary and Noncontributory
2017-07-14 | Craig F Stanovich
Design and Professional Liability
Construction Specifications: Professional Liability Risk
2017-07-14 | Jeff Slivka
Liability Insurance
Coverage Gaps Created by Exclusionary Endorsements
2017-04-13 | Craig F Stanovich
Design and Professional Liability
Contractors Professional Liability (CPrL) Insurance—Rectification/Mitigation Enhancement
2017-03-31 | Jeff Slivka
Design and Professional Liability
New Owner's Design Warranty in Missouri
2017-03-17 | Kenneth A Slavens
