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April 30, 2018

Vehicle Available for Regular Use? Insured's legal residence is Rhode Island . Her son lives in Florida . Insured spends the winter in Florida and stays…

April 30, 2018

Is vicarious liability coverage available under PAP?

April 30, 2018

Uninsured Motorists Coverage and Denial of Liability Our insured was recently involved in an accident, where the other driver was cited for running…

April 30, 2018

Discusses when a carrier no longer has a duty to defend.

April 30, 2018

When an insured moves out of the house and rents it, but doesn't notify the carrier, is there coverage in event of a loss?

April 27, 2018

Loading and Unloading of Vehicle A customer was injured on our insured's lumber yard while he was there to purchase some wood. An employee of the lumber…

April 27, 2018

Loss Payable Clause on Personal Auto Policy Our question is whether, if a loss payee is named on an auto policy, the insurer can arbitrarily pay the…

April 27, 2018

Racing Activities Covered under Personal Auto Policy? One of our insureds takes his street model automobile to the local racetrack on weekends to engage…

April 27, 2018

Public or Livery Conveyance Exclusion Under the PAP Insured's son is using Mom's car with permission to deliver Pizza's. He also states he is part owner.…

April 27, 2018

Rental Car Insurance Part of Liability Claim? Our insured was involved in an auto accident where the other party was at fault. Our insured did not carry…