Miscellaneous Personal Lines

Back to Basics – What is a Personal Umbrella Policy?

Personal lines policies offer liability coverage limits that protect your insureds if they injure someone or damage their property. But with today’s ever-increasing jury verdicts, it’s not hard to see…

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Back to Basics – How Many Different ‘Values’ Can Property Have?

Property can be assigned many “values” depending on the purpose of the valuation and who is valuing it. Some examples include: The amount for which the property could be sold;…

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How Does a “Person” Become Legally Liable?

Liability policies, whether the HO, PAP or CGL, respond when the insured is judged to be “legally liable” for the injury or damage. But how is “legal liability” determined? That…

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