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Design and Professional Liability
Contractor's Professional Liability and the CGL
2012-10-01 | Jeff Slivka
Jeff Slivka examines the CGL exclusion endorsements and discusses why contractors professional liability policies may provide a better solution.
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Contractual Liability Exclusion—The Ball Is in Your Court
2012-06-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Fifth Circuit tosses the CGL policy's subcontractor's exception to the "your work" exclusion. Craig Stanovich relates the case.
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Punitive Damages—Setting an Example
2012-06-01 | Craig F Stanovich
To say the CGL policy will never pay punitive damages is erroneous. Craig Stanovich explains.
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Best Laid Plans: How the Definition of "Occurrence" in CGL Cases Continues To Change
2012-01-01 | R Steven Rawls
Faulty workmanship and the CGL policy—Steve Rawls relates recent litigation.
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Is an Occurrence the Bodily Injury or Property Damage?
2011-12-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Does the cause or the effect determine the deductible? Learn these and other CGL and excess policy issues.
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Additional Insured Status—Automatic or Wet Blanket?
2011-10-01 | Craig F Stanovich
While additional insured endorsements serve a valuable purpose, Craig Stanovich warns the coverage provided cannot be assumed.
Design and Professional Liability
Mitigation of Damages Coverage Helps with Design Defects
2011-09-03 | Jeff Slivka
Provides insureds with first-party coverage for damages incurred from a design defect discovered during course of construction. (IRMI.com article)
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Legal Separation—The Severability Test in the CGL
2011-06-01 | Craig F Stanovich
The implications of severability are often overlooked, misunderstood, or simply dismissed. Craig Stanovich explains.
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Do CGL Policies Cover "Rip and Tear" Expenses?
2011-03-01 | R Steven Rawls
Whether or not CGL policies cover 'rip and tear' expenses varies among jurisdictions. Steve Rawls relates the caselaw.
Design and Professional Liability
Take Advantage of Project Excess Endorsements
2011-01-22 | Jeff Slivka
Jeff Slivka explains a cost-effective solution for handling requests for professional liability insurance.
Design and Professional Liability
Contractor's Professional Liability and the CGL
2012-10-01 | Jeff Slivka
Liability Insurance
Contractual Liability Exclusion—The Ball Is in Your Court
2012-06-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Liability Insurance
Best Laid Plans: How the Definition of "Occurrence" in CGL Cases Continues To Change
2012-01-01 | R Steven Rawls
Liability Insurance
Is an Occurrence the Bodily Injury or Property Damage?
2011-12-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Liability Insurance
Additional Insured Status—Automatic or Wet Blanket?
2011-10-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Design and Professional Liability
Mitigation of Damages Coverage Helps with Design Defects
2011-09-03 | Jeff Slivka
Liability Insurance
Legal Separation—The Severability Test in the CGL
2011-06-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Design and Professional Liability
Take Advantage of Project Excess Endorsements
2011-01-22 | Jeff Slivka
