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E-Cigarettes and Vaping - The Growing Hazardous Plume for P/C Insurers
By Tim Fletcher Sep 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 the...
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Series: Casualty MattersDefective Medical Devices – How New European Legislation is Shaping German Liability Laws
Issue: Jul 25, 2019 General Liability English
From breast implants filled with industrial silicone to degrading metal-on-metal hip implants, defective medical devices have repeatedly hit the headlines. We look at the steps the EU is taking to improve the process used to certify these devices.
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Series: Policy Wording MattersAre Claims Arising Out Of “Knockoff” Goods “Advertising Injury”?
Issue: Jun 20, 2017 Commercial Umbrella, General Liability English
A growing challenge to Advertising Injury coverage in general liability policies comes from "knockoff goods." We review cases, policy language and important limitations and exclusions that may limit or bar coverage for intellectual property claims.
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The FAST Act - Underwriting Recall for Auto Components May Become a Little Harder
By Shinichi Kitazawa Mar 03, 2016 English Japanese
In Japan product recall policies for automobile components are in high demand. As a casualty facultative reinsurer in Japan, we often see such requests for fac support, but underwriting this line of business is a real challenge because of the great variety...
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