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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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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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Mold: Impacts on the Affordable Housing Industry

Scott Insurance

Generally, the only exception to this exclusion is if the mold results from another cause of loss (i.e., Environmental / Pollution Environmental/pollution policies are available in the market and can contemplate both the first party (property) and third party (general liability – bodily injury/property damage) mold exposure.

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Business Insurance Basics: Terms Every Owner Should Know

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

Understanding General Liability Insurance General liability insurance is a must-have for any business. It covers legal expenses and damages related to accidents, injuries, or negligence claims on your business premises. It provides them with benefits if they suffer work-related injuries or illnesses.