Practical Tips for Responding to Reservation of Rights Letters
on May 1, 2014
Your company has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit, and timely notified its insurer. Like many policyholders, the company expects that its insurer will do exactly what it promised to do—defend the company in the suit. The insurer, however, has provided the company with a lengthy letter "reserving its rights" to deny the claim, but agreeing to provide a defense to the lawsuit for the time being....
Can an Insurer Force Its Policyholder to Use an Attorney Chosen by the Insurer?
on March 21, 2014
When named as a defendant in a lawsuit, you naturally want to be represented by an attorney that you trust, that understands the nuances of your business, and that will protect your company's interest to the exclusion of all others....
Appellate Court Reaffirms a Policyholder's Duty to Ensure Adequate Coverage
on 03/14/2014
One can succinctly sum up the two key points from an Ohio appellate court's recent decision regarding insurance broker liability: (1) Be specific when requesting coverage; and, (2) Read your policy....
Avoid Common Pitfalls When Giving Notice to Your Insurance Carrier After a Loss
on 03/07/2014
A fire destroys your warehouse containing millions of dollars of inventory. An employee is discovered to have embezzled thousands of dollars. A company driver strikes and grievously injures another person...
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