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Mortgagee Clause Applied in Foreclosure Q We insure a large property valued at over a million dollars. The mortgagee foreclosed on the property. Shortly…

Coverage Territory of the CGL Form Q We know that the definition of coverage territory has been revised in the new CGL forms. Does the revision extend…

Off-Premises Coverage and "Owned, Leased or Operated" Exclusion Q Our commercial property policy (CP 00 10) insured went to a customer's location…

Computer Virus as a Vandalism Loss? Q Our client's computer was vandalized by installation of the Michelangelo virus that destroyed all his data on…

Sharks Teeth Considered Fine Arts I am handling a burglary claim where our insured is claiming over $300,000 in stolen sharks teeth. He has a Jimmy…

Deductible Subrogation Question Q Our insureds sustained a large fire loss to their restaurant approximately six years ago. The insurer paid close…

Employee an Insured Under CGL Form? Q Our insured is a high rise residential condominium association and is covered by a commercial general liability…

Replacement Coverage for Awnings Q Our question concerns replacement cost coverage for awnings. In the ISO commercial property form CP 00 10 04 02…

Sinkhole Collapse under Commercial Property Form Q Our insured's building is covered by the building and personal property form (CP 00 10 04 02),…

Insurer Not Required to Replace Damaged Property with Comparable Property Our insured's 1996 Palfinger Crane Model PK10500 was declared a total loss.…