Exclusion

The Long Shadow of State Farm’s Water Damage Exclusions

Dec 12, 2025 By Chip Merlin

State Farm’s Water Damage Mirage: What They Don’t Tell Policyholders

Sep 23, 2025 By Chip Merlin

When “From Any Cause” Doesn’t Mean Every Cause in Marine Cargo Policies

Sep 21, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Was it Vandalism by the Contractor or Defective Workmanship?

Aug 10, 2025 By Chip Merlin

When Vandals Trigger the Sprinklers: The Battle Over Resulting Losses

Jun 03, 2025 By Chip Merlin

A Fire, a Lawsuit, and One Heavenly Dessert: Lessons from the Sherry-Netherland Insurance Battle

May 28, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Insurance Coverage After a Raze Order: Strategies for Overcoming Ordinance or Law Exclusions

Apr 28, 2025 By Chip Merlin

The Governmental Action Exclusion: Bill Wilson’s Warning of the New Pollution Exclusion for Property Claims

Apr 03, 2025 By Chip Merlin

From Exclusions to Coverage: Court Says No to Insurer’s Overly Broad Use of Exclusions

Feb 02, 2025 By Emily Cabadas

Pirates Invade Tampa! Is an Invasion Covered Under a Commercial Insurance Policy?

Jan 26, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Vacancy Exclusions for “Vandalism” Should Not Apply to Arson Fires

Dec 05, 2024 By Chip Merlin

State Farm Wins Worn-Out Plumbing Case: Ensuing Water Damage Not Covered Under State Farm’s Language

Dec 01, 2024 By Chip Merlin