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Category Archives: Catastrophic Loss

Five Ways to Prepare for Business Interruption and Property Damage Insurance Claims in a Natural Disaster

The extraordinary images and reports of the devastation from Hurricane Harvey have filled the news outlets. While the focus remains on the human toll and concern for the well-being of friends, colleagues and business partners who may be personally affected by this disaster, its impact will extend far beyond those whose lives and businesses were … Continue Reading

Excess Insurance Triggered Despite Policyholder’s Settlement with Primary Insurers for Less than Policy Limits

By Jacki L. Anderson on September 19, 2014 Posted in Catastrophic Loss, Excess Coverage

When faced with a catastrophic loss triggering multiple layers of coverage and recalcitrant insurers at the primary layer, a policyholder has strong incentives to settle with the first-layer carriers for less than the full limits of that layer, cover the “gap” out of its own pocket, and seek excess coverage from the insurers in the … Continue Reading

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