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Who Is Responsible for Builders Risk Deductibles?   Currently, we have a requirement that the municipality I represent be a named insured on builders'…

Property Damage Issue under CGL Form Our insured is a rental equipment company. In this particular claim, it rented out an electricity generator that…

July 14, 2008

Loading and Unloading Issue Our insured received a delivery and sent two employees out to unload the vehicle; this vehicle is not owned by or rented…

Impaired Property Exclusion and Possible Future Losses The insured's plastic buckles were incorporated into swimming suits manufactured by a customer.…

July 13, 2008

Pollutant Definition under CGL Form Q The pollution exclusion on the commercial general liability (CGL) coverage form can be very extensive, partly…

Garagekeepers Maximum Deductible? Q We write a garagekeepers policy with a $500 per vehicle deductible subject to a $2,500 maximum deductible per…

Garagekeepers Coverage for a Stolen Auto Q Our insured is covered by a garagekeepers policy. He was conducting a state inspection on a car, performing…

Boiler Leak—No Coverage If Caused by Deterioration Q An insured suffered a loss as a result of corroded and worn tubes in the insured boiler.…

Physical Damage Deductible— Commercial Auto Policy Q One of the auto dealers I represent carries specified perils coverage for auto physical…

Garage Liability—Hazard I Q A carrier I represent is writing a garage liability policy Hazard I form on an auto repair shop. This repair shop…