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A Changing Concept   Summary: The term "actual cash value" is used in most property forms as well as inland marine forms and auto physical…

September 18, 2012

Discusses expenses used to supply water and utilize a generator at a golf course as covered extra expenses.

September 14, 2012

Twin Condominiums September 10, 2012 We are more and more often being asked to insure twindominiums which, loosely defined, are a two-family home where…

September 12, 2012

Towed Vehicle Causes Damage—Which Policy Provides Coverage? Our insured is a towing company. It has a standard business auto policy with a garagekeepers…

September 12, 2012

Covered Auto Designation Symbol 9 Analysis Symbol 9 on the business auto policy refers to nonowned autos, that is, those autos that the named insured…

September 12, 2012

Theft or Conversion Exclusion under GKLL Coverage September 12, 2012 Our Virginia insured has a garage policy form CA 00 05 03 06. A customer's vehicle…

September 12, 2012

Vehicle Requiring Diesel Fuel Damaged by Regular Fuel Fill-up Insured loaned the insured vehicle to a friend.  The friend was pumping fuel and…

September 12, 2012

Stored Winter Tires “Equipment” Under PAP? I have a coverage question under the personal auto policy. Our insured stores winter tires in…

September 12, 2012

UM/UIM and the Other Insurance Clause Insured #1 was driving her boyfriend’s car.  The boyfriend’s car insurance is with Hanover and…

September 12, 2012

Tenant's Auto Damages Covered Under Apartment Building Owner’s CGL Policy? Insured owns an apartment building. Large icicles have formed on the…