Technical Knowledge

CGL Conundrum: Mobile Equipment vs. Auto Exclusion

An insured tree removal service rents a power crane mounted on the back of a truck and damages a structure while removing a downed tree. Can the carrier deny the claim based on the Mobile Equipment exclusion?

Builders Risk: 5 Common Coverage Exclusions and Clauses

Your builders risk clients trust you to help them secure effective coverage for their myriad exposures. Make sure tricky policy language doesn’t have a negative impact on their ability to recover from a loss.

Applying the Rodent Exclusion

Can an insurance company deny a homeowners policy claim because of damage caused by a squirrel? There’s no more fitting of a time than Groundhog Day to learn about how rodent damage is treated by homeowners coverages.

The Public or Livery Conveyance Exclusion

The ISO PAP excludes vehicles being used as a public or livery conveyance for liability, medical payments and physical damage. This exclusion pops up in scenarios ranging from airport shuttles to pizza delivery…