Calif. Fire Debris Ruling Raises LA Blaze Recovery Concerns
A California appellate court's ruling that two homeowners didn't have a covered claim for wildfire debris in their home has raised policyholder concerns that the decision could restrict coverage for Los Angeles fire victims, but some carrier lawyers say the ruling's impact could be limited to claims for lighter damage.
Del. Justices Affirm Broad View Of Related Insurance Claims
Delaware's highest court affirmed its broad view of related insurance claims when it ruled that Alexion Pharmaceuticals' stockholder settlement must draw from the same pool of coverage used for a separate settlement with regulators, reinforcing the stakes for notice and policy language that could create coverage gaps, experts say.
PFAS Claims Expose Insurance Industry To 'Next Asbestos'
With thousands of lawsuits pending nationwide over what plaintiffs and regulators allege are the harms caused by PFAS exposure and regulators pushing to limit the production and use of the chemicals, policyholders are bracing for both increased liabilities and uncertain scopes of insurance coverage.
Calif. Fire Debris Ruling Raises LA Blaze Recovery Concerns
A California appellate court's ruling that two homeowners didn't have a covered claim for wildfire debris in their home has raised policyholder concerns that the decision could restrict coverage for Los Angeles fire victims, but some carrier lawyers say the ruling's impact could be limited to claims for lighter damage.
Del. Justices Affirm Broad View Of Related Insurance Claims
Delaware's highest court affirmed its broad view of related insurance claims when it ruled that Alexion Pharmaceuticals' stockholder settlement must draw from the same pool of coverage used for a separate settlement with regulators, reinforcing the stakes for notice and policy language that could create coverage gaps, experts say.
PFAS Claims Expose Insurance Industry To 'Next Asbestos'
With thousands of lawsuits pending nationwide over what plaintiffs and regulators allege are the harms caused by PFAS exposure and regulators pushing to limit the production and use of the chemicals, policyholders are bracing for both increased liabilities and uncertain scopes of insurance coverage.
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