Commercial Lines

What is “Total Cost” as a CGL Premium Basis?

The ISO CLM specifies how a subcontractor exposure is to be charged, depending on whether the subcontractor is adequately insured or not. If adequately insured, premium is calculated on a…

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CGL Cross Liability

Recently, our “Ask an Expert” service received a rash of “cross liability” questions. The term “cross liability” deals with whether or not one insured can sue another under a liability…

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The CGL Loss Settlement Clause

While there can be disagreement over the amount of recovery, the valuation of claims under most property and inland marine forms is a fairly straightforward process. In most cases, the…

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How Tenants Can Avoid Subrogation Claims

How does a tenant protect himself against the building owner (or the owner’s carrier) who is seeking to recoup the cost of reconstruction to the building, in excess of the…

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Valuing Property in CGL Claims

A third party files a claim demanding replacement of property negligently damaged by your insured. Does the CGL policy respond on a replacement cost (RC) basis or actual cash value…