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September 25, 2008

Pollution Clean-Up Q A mercury-vapor light fixture above a swimming pool in our insured's building exploded, releasing material into the pool which…

August 05, 2008

Racing Exclusion Applies to Chase Vehicle? We have a question concerning the exclusion in the personal auto policy for autos used in connection with…

August 05, 2008

Nonowned Auto Coverage and Family Members We have a situation where the husband has his own auto policy and the wife has her own policy. The husband…

August 05, 2008

Prior Notice Necessary When Adding Exclusions to Renewal Policy? Is the insurance company mandated to provide prior notice when adding an additional…

August 05, 2008

Primary Coverage v. Excess Coverage under a PAP We have a question on the primacy of coverage between auto policies of rental car vendors and our insureds.…

August 05, 2008

Nonowned Auto Loss Payable by Insured's PAP? Our insured was driving a nonowned car that is insured by its owner for physical damage subject to a $500…

August 05, 2008

Rental Vehicle Coverage Issue Our insured rented a vehicle from a rental company, and turned it over to another person. He had no intention of using…

August 05, 2008

Newly Acquired Vehicle Coverage Standard language in most auto policies includes a provision for notification to the company of a newly acquired vehicle.…

August 05, 2008

Rental Car Liability Coverage Q Our insured rented a car at an airport recently and indicated on the rental form that he would be the only driver.…

August 05, 2008

Police Department Charges Covered by PAP? I am writing to ask your opinion regarding whether the personal auto policy provides coverage/payment for…