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Jun 2016

When is Defective Workmanship an Occurrence Under a Standard CGL Policy?

The Iowa Supreme Court recently answered that question by holding that defective workmanship by an insured’s subcontractor may constitute an occurrence under a standard-form CGL policy. […]

Apr 2016

Fourth Circuit Finds Coverage for Data Breach Class Action in CGL Policy

On April 11, 2016, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals held, in an unpublished opinion, that The Travelers Indemnity Company of America was required to provide […]

Feb 2016

NJ High Court Rules No Prejudice Needed to Enforce Late Notice Provision of Claims-Made Policy

In a victory for insurers, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that an insurer can deny coverage under a claims-made policy for the failure to provide […]

Sep 2015

Judge Certifies Target Data Breach Class

On September 15, 2015, Judge Paul A. Magnuson of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota granted Class Certification in a data breach […]

Aug 2015

New York Appellate Court Rules Named Insured Does Not Need to be at Fault to Trigger Additional Insured Endorsement

The New York Appellate Division has continued its expansive interpretation of the standard additional insured endorsement, ruling that insurers can be on the hook for the […]