Protect your business with cyber liability coverage *

USA - March 8 2013
Many insurers are now offering "cyber liability" or "cyber risk" policies designed to protect policyholders against electronic injuries that…

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Carrier must defend insured against allegations that could give rise to a trade libel claim *

USA - July 23 2012
On July 13, 2012, the Second Appellate District handed down its decision in Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America v. Charlotte Russe, Case No. B232771 (a copy is available here).

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Investigation costs may be covered by D&O policy *

USA - September 20 2011
The Second Circuit recently issued a decision in MBIA Inc. v. Fed. Ins. Co., 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 13402 (2d Cir., July 1, 2011), finding coverage for investigative costs associated with: 1) a subpoena issued by the New York Attorney General; 2) a formal order issue by the SEC; and 3) related derivative actions.

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Harsh result in dispute over appointed counsel *

USA - June 6 2011
Even when carriers agree to defend an insured, policyholders and carriers can still get locked into disputes about who will provide such a defense.

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Section 533 does not bar coverage for innocent co-insureds *

USA - February 22 2011
The California Supreme Court recently issued a decision in Century-National Ins. Co. v. Jesus Garcia, No. S179252, holding that California Insurance Code section 533, which bars coverage for intentional conduct, does not apply to coverage for innocent co-insureds.

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