When Is an Occurrence Not an Occurrence _ when it is A Breach of Contract
Lloyd A. Gura of Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass
Although insureds and their lawyers may tend to disagree, it is axiomatic that not every type of loss is covered by.
Virginia Insurance Law Update
Philip W. Parker of Woods Rogers PLC
Under existing law, automobile physical damage disputes between insurers must be submitted to arbitration. The sta.
Fifth Circuit Update
Gregory J. Lensing of Cowles & Thompson
This article provides an overview of recent cases that have been decided by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
New York Federal Judge Holds Multiple Deductibles Applies to Pollution Spills
Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass
The New York Courts continue to litigate the issue of single versus multiple occurrences in pollution coverage case.
Insurance and Re-Insurance: Coverage for Claims Related to September 11th
David Weiss of White and Williams LLP
Never before have the insurance and reinsurance industries faced the nature and extent of issues and claims triggered by September 11th. Emerging differences may significantly impact not only claims related to September 11th, but also the future of insurance and reinsurance coverage and claims handling.
New Jersey Supreme Court Holds that Non-Cumulation Clauses Cannot Apply to the Allocation of Long-Tail Claims
Sherilyn Pastor of McCarter & English, LLP
In Spaulding Composites Co., Inc. v. Aetna Cas. & Sur. Co., Docket No. A-88-01 (N.J. April 10, 2003), a policyholder sought coverage for environmental defense and remediation costs under its comprehensive general liability insurance policies. The primary insurer argued that its liability, under nine primary policies, was reduced by each policy's non-cumulation clause.