Bad Exclusions, Trial Lawyers, and Big I Advocacy
Sometimes we come across policy exclusions that shouldn’t be there but, due to human error, they’re there. If such inappropriate exclusions are used to deny a claim, what should be…
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Business Income and Undeclared Buildings
The ISO CP 00 10 has a coverage gap for property in undeclared buildings that does not exist in their BOP. In this article, VU faculty member Mike Edwards explores…
The Insurance Implications of the U.S. Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling – Commercial Lines Edition
On June 26, 2015 in Obergefell v. Hodges, the U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision ruled in favor of same-sex marriage. So what does this mean for you and…
Policy Form Edition Dates and Why They’re Important
One of the most frustrating types of questions received by the VU “Ask an Expert” service usually begins with, “Does ‘a’ homeowners policy cover…” or “Does ‘a’ BOP cover….” The…
CGL Policies Don’t Cover Auto Accidents…Or Do They?
Your insured has BAP Symbol 9 nonowned auto coverage which extends coverage to the named insured while employees use their autos on business. However, what if the named insured uses…
Business Income Coverage and Hourly Employees
Is the payroll of hourly works compensable under the ISO CP 00 30 business income form? This situation is another variation on a previous VU article about whether a continuing…
If a BAP Has Symbols 8 & 9, Is the Drive Other Car (DOC) Endorsement Needed?
A customer with a d/b/a sole proprietorship owns two autos covered by a BAP written with Symbols 7, 8, and 9. She drives one, largely on business, and her retired…
Some Employers Shortchanged On Employee Dishonesty Coverage
Agents and insureds often think employee dishonesty coverage on a BOP is the same as coverage provide by Commercial Crime policies or forms. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. This article…
Does a Sole Proprietor Need Symbols 8 & 9 AND Drive Other Car Coverage?
BAP Symbols 8 and 9, Drive Other Car coverage, and the Individual Named Insured endorsement…which is appropriate under what circumstances? Confusion abounds!
ISO’s 2015 CGL and CUP Drone Filing
In response to the “Rise of the Drones” (not to be confused with the “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”), ISO has filed new and revised policy provisions for…
