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Design and Professional Liability

When Striking Contract Language Isn't Enough

2018-07-13 | Kenneth A Slavens

Stricken language may make the contract silent. Ken Slavens relates a case on point.

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.

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