| TOP ARTICLES OF 2011 The P&C segment has certainly been active this year, and we've had a lot to talk about. Below are The Edge's top ten articles from 2011. If you missed any of these, now is a great time to catch up: #10. Big Changes in Texas: Limitations on Indemnity and Additional Insured
On June 17, 2011, Texas Governor Rick Perry signed legislation amending the Texas Insurance Code to drastically limit the enforceability of indemnity agreements and additional insured coverage required by certain construction contracts. Here's what you and your clients need to know. Read more >> #9. Relieved of Liability: The Need for Discontinued Products Coverage
After a company closes its doors and terminates its products liability insurance policy, some of its models develop problems – and the company's former policy denies the claims. Would a claims-made policy with an extended reporting period have protected the company? Read more >> #8. Understanding "Third Party Over" Claims: Parts 1 – 3
Each in this series of client advisories presents a claim scenario in which a Third Party Over action is filed and an injured party attempts to shift liability to recover damages. Read more >> #7. Are You Comfortable Navigating the Tricky Waters of EPL Claims Reporting? These Tips Can Help.
Knowing how and when to report an EPL claim or circumstance can spell the difference between having a covered or uncovered claim. Read more >> #6. When is Discontinued Operations Coverage Beneficial to Your Client?
A retired builder sued by a former customer sends the suit papers to his insurer only to be told there is no coverage because the policy was not triggered. The builder appeals...but is it already too late? Read more >> #5. How Can You Protect Your Truck Broker Clients from Damages Resulting from Vicarious Liability?
A truck driver causes a multi-car accident resulting in fatalities. Who will be found liable: the truck driver, the company that leases his tractor-trailer, or the company that hired them? Read more >> #4. How to Soften the Insured vs. Insured Exclusion in Your Client's D&O Policy
Can the Insured vs. Insured exclusion in a D&O policy be softened while allowing the carrier to preserve the underwriting integrity of its D&O coverage? Here's how. Read more >> #3. What is a Warranty Letter and Why is My Client Being Asked to Sign One?
Because warranty letters can mean the difference between a claim being covered or denied, it is critical that brokers fully comprehend the letter's implication before asking clients to sign. Read more >> #2. What is Severability and Why is it Important to My Client? Severability applies with respect to two areas in professional lines insurance: A policy's application and a policy's exclusions. In this article, we examine each of those areas individually. Read more >> #1 What is Cyberliability?
The term "cyberliability" has evolved over the past decade, and the coverage has grown. As a result, there is much confusion about what it is...and what it isn't. Read more >>
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