William S. Bennett | SDV Insights First-party insurance coverage is typically structured on the basis of one of two types of insuring agreements: “All Risks” and “Covered Peril.” While the difference may seem innocuous, the ramifications of having one versus the other can be monumentally important in a disputed claim scenario. For the reasons discussed… Continue reading Whose Burden is It Anyway: All Risk vs. Covered Peril Policies
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California Supreme Court Concludes Notice-Prejudice Rule Applies To Consent Clauses In First-Party Insurance Policies
Andrew B. Downs | Bullivant Houser Bailey | September 30, 2019 When it comes to insurance coverage, one cue to the court’s feelings about an issue is whether it views that issue as a “technicality.” When that happens, good things rarely result. Another cue is when the case turns on an esoteric legal issue of… Continue reading California Supreme Court Concludes Notice-Prejudice Rule Applies To Consent Clauses In First-Party Insurance Policies