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Friday, January 31, 2014 |
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Industry news, expert analysis, and daily updates on the most significant insurance coverage legal developments—from the insurance and legal experts of The National Underwriter Company.
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Professional Liability Insurance
Connecticut Supreme: Lawsuits after Nursing Home Fire Did Not Arise from "Related Medical Incidents" Despite Common Precipitating Factor
The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that multiple lawsuits filed after a nursing home fire did not arise from "related medical incidents" despite a common precipitating factor. Read More
Homeowners
Nebraska Supreme Court Joins the Fray and Rejects Contention that "Severability Clause" Must Be Applied Separately to Each Insured
In a case in which the insured sought coverage for claims against him stemming from his son's alleged sexual assault of a minor, the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that a "severability clause" in the insured's homeowner's insurance policy and in his personal liability umbrella insurance policy, which required that the insurance be applied separately to each insured, did not change the effect of (or render ambiguous) exclusions that otherwise barred coverage for the insured. Read More
Commercial Property
State Insurer Is Subject to Bad Faith Suit, Florida Appeals Court Rules in Decision Conflicting with Another Appellate Opinion
A Florida appellate court, reversing a trial court's decision and creating a conflict with another appellate court decision, has ruled that a state insurance company is not immune from a policyholder's bad faith lawsuit. Read More
Businessowners
The Case of the Missing Pink Diamond: Circuit Finds No Advertising Injury Coverage for Counterclaim Alleging Fraud against Shipper
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, affirming a district court decision, has found that a businessowners special insurance policy did not provide coverage for the defense of a fraud counterclaim asserted against the shipper of a missing 5.56-carat pink diamond. Read More |
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International
Bermuda's New Insurer Registrations Increased Across All Sectors in 2013
Bermuda registered 91 new insurance companies in 2013, according to annual insurer registration statistics released by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. This represented a 72 percent increase on the 53 firms registered in 2012. Read More
Alternative Risk and Captives
29 New Captives Licensed in Vermont in 2013, Including Its 1,000th
In 2013, Vermont licensed 29 new captives, including its 1,000th captive in total, according to data released by the Vermont Captive Insurance Division. Read More
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| Stinson Leonard Street Completes Merger, Creating 25 Attorney Insurance Coverage Practice Read More |
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Launches Builder's Risk, Names Robert Tricamo Head of Specialty Property Area Read More |
Motorists Insurance Group Restructures Read More |
Troy McQuagge Promoted to President of USHEALTH Group Read More |
Insurance Partner James Crabtree Joins Edwards Wildman's Team in London Read More |
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| FC&S Legal Editorial Advisory Board |
Mitchell J. Auslander, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Carrie Cope, Schuyler, Roche & Crisham, P.C.
Anjali C. Das, Wilson Elser
John F. Finnegan, Chadbourne & Parke LLP
Michele L. Jacobson, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Timothy P. Law, Reed Smith LLP
Donald S. Malecki, Malecki, Deimling, Nielander &
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Cort T. Malone, Anderson Kill & Olick, P.C.
D. Milone, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Joseph P. Monteleone, Tressler LLP
Anne M. Murray, Rivkin Radler LLP
Jerold Oshinsky, Kasowitz, Benson, Torres &
Friedman LLP
Seth B. Schafler, Proskauer Rose LLP
David D. Thamann, The National Underwriter Company |
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