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Reading What’s There - U.S. Courts Uphold Exclusions in Liability Insurance Policies

By Mindy Pollack |January 08, 2020|English

If an apartment building sign states “No dogs allowed on the premises,” is it unclear because it does not specify whose dogs (the resident, visitor, or contractor) cannot enter the premises? Or, is it ambiguous because it might mean only...
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E-Cigarettes and Vaping - The Growing Hazardous Plume for P/C Insurers

By Tim Fletcher |September 25, 2019|English

Recent headlines are sobering: At least 530 confirmed and probable cases of vaping-related illness in 38 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with seven deaths. While relatively small numbers at present, a huge pool of potential victims exists within...
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Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims and Law Reforms - 3 Things Underwriters Can Do

By Carey Quigley |July 29, 2019|English

State legislatures across the U.S. are enacting reforms for claims of past childhood sexual abuse that previously were barred by statutes of limitations, and so now old claims are being revived. Bill Baumann of our Claims department recently reviewed...
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Who’s Liable? Determining Liability for Accidents Involving Automated Vehicles in Germany and the UK

By Mathias N. Schubert, attorney-at-law (guest contributor)|July 11, 2019|English

When it comes to legalizing and regulating the use of automated vehicles in Europe, the government and legislators in Germany and the UK are at the vanguard. Germany was first to address the matter for vehicles with automated driving functions at Levels...
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New York and Other States Pass Child Victims Laws - What Are the Implications for U.S. Insurers?

By Bill Baumann |May 22, 2019|English

The New York State Legislature passed the Child Victims Act, which extends the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse and opens a one-year window for expired claims to be filed. Although not the first state to revive actions or extend...
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Construction Risks - Is Liability Coverage Just a Commodity?

By Alexander Eistert |November 15, 2018|English | Deutsch

Europe’s construction industry is booming, with positive economic circumstances in many countries driving consistently strong growth. In densely populated areas, demand for new living space continues to grow, alongside the need for professional...
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