June 13, 2016
One of two coverage “trigger” forms is used to provide liability protection: the “occurrence form” or the “claims made” form. Generally, there is no difference in the breadth of protection provided by either form, the difference lies in what “triggers” …
February 29, 2016
Begin at the beginning – with the insuring agreement! Coverage can never be any broader. This is the most basic CGL coverage concept. Before applying the policy’s exclusions, exceptions or conditions to a loss, we must first ascertain if the …
September 19, 2011
The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled in favor of an insurance company in a closely watched legal case involving global warming. The high court ruled that Steadfast Insurance Co., which provided commercial general liability (CGL) coverage for energy company AES …