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The OCIP or Wrap Policy

Jul 3 2006 // Owner controlled insurance programs (OCIPs) or contractor controlled insurance programs (CCIPs), commonly referred to as “wraps,” that have been traditionally used for large, commercial projects with...

Arthur J. Gallagher lacked authority to issue additional endorsements

Jun 5 2006 // A California court has found Arthur J. Gallagher had no authority to issue additional insured endorsements in a high-exposure construction defect litigation.The court ruled California law prohibits the issuance of...

Arthur J. Gallagher Lacked Authority to Issue Additional Endorsements

May 26 2006 // A California court has found Arthur J. Gallagher had no authority to issue additional insured endorsements in a high-exposure construction defect litigation.The court ruled California law prohibits the issuance of...

Case Law Watch

May 22 2006 // Additional InsuredsEquilon Enterprises, LLC v. Great American Alliance Insurance Company(Washington Court of Appeals, Apr. 3, 2006) (Unpublished) Ruling: A wholesale distributor of fuel had contracted with a supplier of...

Case Law Watch

May 22 2006 // Additional InsuredsEquilon Enterprises, LLC v. Great American Alliance Insurance Company (Washington Court of Appeals, Apr. 3, 2006) (Unpublished) Ruling: A wholesale distributor of fuel had contracted with a supplier of...

Case Law Watch

May 8 2006 // Tenant’s PolicyMinges Creek, LLC v. Royal Insurance Company of America (6th Cir. [Mich.] April 6, 2006)Ruling: Mall owner was not entitled to additional insured status on mall tenant’s policy for accident...

Case Law Watch

May 8 2006 // Tenant’s PolicyMinges Creek, LLC v. Royal Insurance Company of America (6th Cir. [Mich.] April 6, 2006) Ruling: Mall owner was not entitled to additional insured status on mall tenant’s policy for accident...

Mandates, Regulations Key Topics During W.Va. Big ‘I’ Feb. 12-13 Legislative Topics

Jan 26 2006 // An update describing local, state and national industry and government issues, focusing on the latest legislative topics affecting the insurance industry and independent insurance agents in West Virginia will be held...

Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Acts and Their Impact on Insurance Coverage: A Comparative Analysis

Aug 22 2005 // In the oilfield, operators typically enter into Master Service Agreements with various contractors who supply services and materials needed in connection with the many and varied oilfield operations. The Master Service...

Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Acts and Their Impact on Insurance Coverage

Aug 22 2005 // In the oilfield, operators typically enter into Master Service Agreements with various contractors who supply services and materials needed in connection with the many and varied oilfield operations. The MSAs usually...

Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Acts and Their Impact on Insurance Coverage: A Comparative Analysis

Aug 22 2005 // In the oilfield, operators typically enter into Master Service Agreements with various contractors who supply services and materials needed in connection with the many and varied oilfield operations. The Master Service...

Bare market for residential

Aug 22 2005 // As construction development in the United States reaches an all time peak, with overall spending up 7.5 percent in 2005 compared to 2004, agents and brokers writing contractor business are having a tough time locating...

IIA San Antonio Presents Additional Insured, GGL Course

Jan 24 2005 // Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio will present a special seminar Feb. 23, 2005, on “The Additional Insured” and “CGL Policy: Critical Changes.”The instructor for the two-part seminar is R....

Construction Defects Burning a Hole through the Residential Contractors Market

Jul 19 2004 // Whether real or imagined, the threat of construction defects litigation has burned through the residential contractors liability insurance market like a California wildfire. Over the past couple of years, contractors and...

PIACT Prepares for 2004 Annual Convention

Feb 10 2004 // The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc.’s 2004 annual convention is scheduled for March 16-17, 2004, at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Conn. Last year nearly 500 insurance industry...

Inside the Contractors Market

Jun 23 2003 // If you find placing contractors insurance these days almost as daunting as building the house, condo, apartment or other facility itself, you are not alone.A restrictive market, high minimum premiums and tighter...

Inside the Contractors Market

Jun 23 2003 // If you find placing contractors insurance these days almost as daunting as building the house, condo, apartment or other facility itself, you are not alone.A restrictive market, high minimum premiums and tighter...

Insurers & Contractors Trying to Nail DownProper Coverage

Jun 10 2002 // If you’re placing coverage for contractors, there are three factors that determine what obstacles you will encounter: location, location, location.The real question is whether it will stay that way or whether...

Insurers & Contractors Trying to Nail Down Proper Coverage

Jun 10 2002 // If you’re placing coverage for a client who is a contractor, there are three factors that determine what obstacles you will encounter: location, location, location. The real question, however, is whether it will stay...

Welcome to our First Ever

Jan 8 2001 // The demarcation between years always seems to take on a contemplative aspect. We look back to where we’ve been, and then look forward to weigh our expectations. Will the market continue to harden? Will the dot-coms...