Edward P. Sangster and Paul C. Fuener | K&L Gates | October 20, 2017 The ongoing Northern California wildfires are already the most destructive in the state’s history. In addition to the tragic loss of dozens of lives, California officials have reported that at least 5,700 structures have been destroyed. The economic impact is enormous,… Continue reading Northern California Wildfires — Important Insurance Coverage Considerations
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Residency and Personal Property Opinion Vacated
Michelle E. Gaston and Katherine MacCorkle Mullins | Steptoe & Johnson | October 5, 2017 Based upon the agreement of the parties, the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia vacated and withdrew the memorandum opinion previously issued by the Court in Shank v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Am., No 2:15-CV-09033, 2016… Continue reading Residency and Personal Property Opinion Vacated
Risk Management 101: Tailor Your Construction Insurance Requirements to the Discipline so You Don’t Get Taken to the Cleaners
James P. Bobotek | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP | October 3, 2017 In the world of construction, whether you’re a lender, owner, contractor or subcontractor, your success hinges largely on risk management. While there’s no substitute for sound business and construction practices (such as proper preconstruction planning, proven construction means and methods, use of… Continue reading Risk Management 101: Tailor Your Construction Insurance Requirements to the Discipline so You Don’t Get Taken to the Cleaners
New Construction Coverage From Liberty Mutual, Ironshore Targets Integrated Projects
Insurance Journal | September 14, 2017 Liberty Mutual and Ironshore’s dedicated construction practices have introduced an Integrated Primary Wrap Up/Project Specific program offering general liability (GL) and professional liability (PL) protection for medium and large construction projects developed through design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD). Workers’ compensation (WC) coverage will be available as a separate… Continue reading New Construction Coverage From Liberty Mutual, Ironshore Targets Integrated Projects
Windstorm Insurance May Not Be Your Only or Best Option
John A. Moore | Daily Business Review | October 2, 2017 As commercial and residential property owners in South Florida assess their damage after Hurricane Irma they should be cognizant that a claim against their own windstorm insurance may not be the only or best option. This is true in part because making a claim… Continue reading Windstorm Insurance May Not Be Your Only or Best Option