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Construction Liability Insurance
The Elusive "Pollution" Definition in the CGL Policy
2013-03-01 | Mark Bell
Owners, contractors, and subcontractors need to understand what their policies cover, advises Mark Bell.
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The Claims-Made CGL Policy
2012-11-01 | Craig F Stanovich
The poor reputation of the claims-made CGL policy is often based on misinformation. Craig Stanovich provides his insight.
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.
Construction Liability Insurance
The Elusive "Pollution" Definition in the CGL Policy
2013-03-01 | Mark Bell
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
