Agree to use Your “Professional Best” ? You may Lose Insurance Coverage!

Melissa Dewey Brumback | Construction Law in North Carolina | February 24, 2017 Yesterday, I was part of a panel at the NC Bar Association Construction Law Winter Meeting, discussing insurance issues for design professionals. One topic we touched on was how to avoid invalidating your insurance.  As most of you know, Errors & Omissions insurance… Continue reading Agree to use Your “Professional Best” ? You may Lose Insurance Coverage!

Dear Engineer: Has your Insurer Issued a “Reservation of Rights” Letter?

Melissa Dewey Brumback | Construction Law in North Carolina | April 17, 2017 In my previous post, I made reference to getting a  “Reservation of Rights” letter.   I noted that the carrier may decide to defend you under a Reservation of Rights (i.e., hire your lawyer) but may not, necessarily, accept the responsibility for paying the claim. … Continue reading Dear Engineer: Has your Insurer Issued a “Reservation of Rights” Letter?

Collapse Claim Highlights the Importance of Retaining Experts Early in the Claim Process

Kevin Pollack | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | April 12, 2017 A recent case filed in the Western District of Texas highlights the importance of retaining experts to assist in evaluating the cause of loss early in the claim process. In White Lodging Services Corporation et al v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company,1a hotel… Continue reading Collapse Claim Highlights the Importance of Retaining Experts Early in the Claim Process

Insurance Policy Did Not Prevent Association Recovery from Subcontractors for Defective Work

Justin L. Weisberg | K & L Gates Hub | April 6, 2017 On February 17, the First District Appellate Court issued an opinion regarding the Implied Warranty of Habitability in the case of Sienna Court Condominium Association v. Champion Aluminum Court et al.  The opinion involved three separate appeals: the first relating to claims… Continue reading Insurance Policy Did Not Prevent Association Recovery from Subcontractors for Defective Work

Occurrence-Based Insurance Policies and Claims-Made Insurance Policies – There’s a Crucial Difference

Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog | April 9, 2017 Photo credit: Christian Schnettelker I’ve yet to find reading through an insurance policy on anyone’s “bucket list.” But read them you should. Or have your attorney read through them (wink, wink). Because when you need to tender a claim there’s probably no more important… Continue reading Occurrence-Based Insurance Policies and Claims-Made Insurance Policies – There’s a Crucial Difference