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Insurer Says Pollution Exclusion Sinks Coverage for Pool Chemical Injuries

Insurance Journal

A commercial general liability policy with a pollution exclusion does not protect a Virginia homeowners association from lawsuits filed by swimmers alleging they were injured by chemicals discharged into the community pool. That is the argument made by Philadelphia Indemnity …

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Contingent Bodily Injury from Cyber Attacks: What You Need to Know

ProWriters

Contingent bodily injury cyber attacks can cause physical harm, directly or indirectly. One key step is making sure clients have adequate coverage options for bodily injury in their Cyber Liability Insurance policies. Cyber Liability for Bodily Injury: Some Examples How might a cyber incident end up causing bodily harm?

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Protect Your Business: 5 Essential Insurance Policies You Might Be Overlooking

Protect Commercial Insurance

While you may have the basic insurance policies in place, such as property and general liability insurance, there are several other essential insurance policies that you might be overlooking. Additionally, general liability insurance typically does not cover claims related to professional services or cyber incidents.

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Blog Post: Construction Defect Litigation: Key Insurance Issues

LexisNexis

This practice note discusses project delays due to defects or deficiencies, poor coordination or communication with the owner or other members of the design/construction team, or the discovery of defects during or after the project, as well as claims involving construction accidents or personal injuries that occur within the construction area.

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Blog Post: Construction Defect Litigation: Key Insurance Issues

LexisNexis

This practice note discusses project delays due to defects or deficiencies, poor coordination or communication with the owner or other members of the design/construction team, or the discovery of defects during or after the project, as well as claims involving construction accidents or personal injuries that occur within the construction area.

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Help Protect Your Employees With Workers’ Comp

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

It can also cover injuries from repetitive use that develop over time rather than an acute injury that happens suddenly. “Workers’ comp” is short for “workers’ compensation” and can help pay for medical care and other expenses if one of your employees becomes sick or is hurt on the job from hazards like exposure to chemicals or a fall.

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5 Best Practices for Effective Claims Reviews

Risk Management Monitor

Another company may have an unusually high experience modification rate that they want to bring down by reducing the frequency of worker injuries. While these may all have been minor, but it may only be a matter of time until a severe injury occurs. One company may be most concerned with how claims reserves are affecting budgets.

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