Hurricane Katrina will undoubtedly go down in history as the worst natural disaster to hit the United States. The current estimated cost to repair damage from Hurricane Katrina caused has reached $50.0 billion, much of which may be covered by insurance. Hurricane Katrina will have enormous impact on policyholders and their insurers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Policyholders will need to act carefully and in some cases promptly to protect their rights under insurance policies providing coverage for environmental claims, business interruption claims, property loss claims, and general liability claims.
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New Insurance Endorsements Will Reduce Coverage
By Mark Mese on
Posted in Business and Corporate
Insurance companies are continuing to reduce the coverage provided under general liability policies. Many carriers are modifying the coverage provided under Coverage B, Advertising Injuries/Personal Injury.
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Commercial Litigation: Seven Practical Tips
By Sonny Chastain, Todd Rossi & Mark Mese on
Posted in Business Litigation
Business executives who face commercial lawsuits as plaintiffs or defendants understand the effect litigation has on a business. The following article addresses seven important issues that savvy business owners should be aware of – in the boardroom and in the courtroom – when it comes to commercial litigation.
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