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June 25, 2008

Usual Exertion Doctrine? Q I was reading about something called the "usual exertion" principle in a workers compensation case that was before the…

June 25, 2008

  Engagement Ring Coverage Issue We would like your opinion concerning who has an insurable interest in an engagement ring. It has always been…

June 25, 2008

Personal Inland Marine Loss Our insured had a loss to a diamond ring scheduled on an HO-61. She found to her amazement it appeared to have cracked.…

June 25, 2008

Garagekeepers Coverage for Theft of Vehicle Our insured is an auto dealer and has a garage coverage form with garagekeepers coverage. The insured has…

June 25, 2008

Employee Dishonesty — Partners vs. Corporate Formation Q The named insured on an employee dishonesty policy written by us is "Smith & Jones,…

June 25, 2008

Workers Compensation for Employee on Break I have a question related to a CGL claim. The insured's employee left the building, and was walking to a…

June 25, 2008

Business Auto Policy and Out of State Loss Our insured has a business auto policy (BAP) with symbols 7, 8, and 9 for covered auto liability. The insured…

June 25, 2008

Pollution Attributed to Vandalism Q We recently had a claim where a covered auto (a fuel tanker-trailer) was damaged by vandals when they ran a piece…

June 25, 2008

Ocean Marine—In Rem Action Discussion Q Our new client is interested in buying proper insurance coverage for his business exposures. We have…

June 25, 2008

Owners and Contractors Protective—Coverage for Adjacent Land? Q My client is having a building constructed on property that he owns. A fence…