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Catastrophe Risk Management

Defining the Characteristics of a PML Study

2007-03-01 | Nathan C Gould

A seismic/extreme wind risk assessment requires an understanding of how the risk assessment and loss data will be utilized. Dr. Nathan Gould explains.

Environmental

Pollution Exclusion Bars Coverage for Damage Caused by Dirt and Rocks

2007-03-01 | Kent Holland

Kent Holland looks at the trend of courts upholding the CGL pollution exclusion, even when the "pollutant" is a naturally occurring substance rather than a man-made chemical.

Environmental

Pollution Exclusions in CGL Policy Bars Coverage for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

2007-02-01 | Kent Holland

Kent Holland shows how identical facts can result in completely different rulings, depending on the jurisdiction.

Environmental

Naturally Occurring Hazards: They Can Be "Hazardous" to Your Contractors Pollution Liability Coverage

2007-01-01 | Jeff Slivka

Buying a CPL policy is a very sound alternative for financing environmental loss, but there are pitfalls. Jeff Slivka explains.

Environmental

Mold Excluded in Homeowner's Policy Is Not Covered as an Ensuing Loss of Leaking Water

2007-01-01 | Kent Holland

Kent Holland relates a Texas case holding no coverage for an excluded category of loss that follows from a covered loss.

Environmental

State Leadership in Promoting Insurance-Based Solutions to Brownfield Redevelopment Challenges

2006-11-01 | Michael O Hill

Jeff Kehne and Michael Hill discuss environmental insurance programs at the state level.

Environmental

Financing Environmental Loss with Environmental Insurance

2006-10-01 | Jeff Slivka

Jeff Slivka offers an introduction to the various products available to the many different exposures in the many different industries throughout the country.

Environmental

Mold Litigation: Expert Testimony Required to Prove Causation

2006-04-01 | Kent Holland

Kent Holland explains how expert testimony may be required to prove causation of property damages in mold cases.

Environmental

Subrogation and Intervention in Construction Defect Case Involving Water and Mold

2006-02-01 | Kent Holland

Kent Holland describes a well-reasoned court opinion that will serve as a valuable educational tool for others contemplating similar issues.

Environmental

Absolute Pollution Exclusion in Contractors Policy Does Not Bar Coverage for Toxic Fume Injuries

2005-11-12 | Kent Holland

Kent Holland explains Nav-Its, Inc. v. Selective Insurance, span court case] where the New Jersey Supreme Court limited the pollution exclusion to hazards traditionally associated with environmentally related claims.

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