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June 08, 2009

A contractor who plows snow is covered by a Businessowners BP 00 03 01 06 policy. These operations left chain marks on some of the driveways that were…

June 01, 2009

Examination under Oath (EUO) and the Duty to CooperateThe carrier has demanded that our insured produce employees for an examination under oath.…

May 26, 2009

Mechanical or Electrical Breakdown Exclusion and Damage Caused by Voltage Regulator An insured was driving his vehicle when he smelled smoke. He pulled…

Mobile Equipment Transportation Causes Damage Our insured was transporting his auger in his pickup truck. The auger gear box came loose (cotter pin…

May 04, 2009

Endorsement providing coverage for backup of sewer and drains does not exclude coverage if sewer is located off insured premises.

April 27, 2009

Property Damage Coverage and Rental Vehicles The following question is on your Web site: Our insured was involved in an auto accident where the other…

Voluntary Parting Exclusion Blocks Coverage for Loss of Money We insure a dentist. The potential applicable forms are the CP 00 10 04 02, CP 10 30 04…

Our Option Clause and Loss Settlement My question involves the Section I - Conditions Section of the HO 00 05 10 00 Policy Form, specifically in regard…

April 15, 2009

Vacancy Definition under Scrutiny Our question is on form BP 00 02 01 87 under the vacancy provision, which contains an exclusion for buildings that…

Mobile Equipment or Auto as Cause of Damage Our insured runs a tree service that cuts trees and removes them. He has a boom truck that he uses in his…