We have previously written on the evolving risks associated with PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—and their implications for policyholders navigating environmental liabilities involving both PFAS and PFAS-related...more
4/22/2025
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Contamination ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Liability ,
Manufacturers ,
PFAS ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements
Since taking office, President Trump has issued sweeping executive orders targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across federal agencies and directing agencies to take action to encourage private...more
Long a feature of directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability insurance policies, the so-called “Bump-Up” Exclusion has gotten significant attention over the last few years. Because of the recent escalation in securities...more
Generative AI is transforming our economy in previously unimagined ways, with Goldman Sachs estimating a $7 trillion (7%) increase in global GDP by virtue of this ecosystem. Insurance is but one sector that will be impacted,...more
Hurricane Ian struck Florida on September 28. By late afternoon, it was a Category 5 storm with top winds of 155 miles per hour, producing huge storm surges along a wide area of the state’s southwestern coast. Damage is...more
9/30/2022
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Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Documentation ,
FEMA ,
Hurricane Season ,
Infrastructure ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Loss Mitigation ,
Natural Disasters ,
Property Damage ,
Property Insurance ,
Reimbursements ,
Severe Weather
Category 4 Hurricane Ida cut a destructive swath from Louisiana to New York, and Tropical Storm Nicholas bears down on the Gulf Coast. Those in the affected area should prepare for insurance recovery.
Category 4 hurricane...more
Responding to the Texas Winter Storm Crisis: Issue 2—Winter storms and wide-area events like the one that recently devastated Texas leave behind challenging questions about business interruption insurance...more
Category 4 Hurricane Laura strikes Louisiana coast, causing significant damage. Those in the affected area should prepare for insurance recovery.
Historical Category 4 hurricane with sustained top wind speeds of 150 mph...more
Many U.S. businesses face income losses from theft, vandalism and resulting curfew orders, which have affected numerous cities in recent days.
Commercial property insurance policies may provide coverage for these losses,...more
A couple months into the widespread shift to remote work for many employees on a temporary basis, an increasing number of companies are considering or already implementing a permanent shift to remote work for most or all of...more
The insurance industry’s generic arguments that there is no coverage for the COVID-19 pandemic should not be accepted at face value, as coverage may be available depending on specific policy terms and individualized...more
Affected businesses and other organizations should take immediate and proactive steps to maximize insurance recovery.
Gather insurance policies, as well as binders, and save them electronically or take them to an...more
The Property and Business Interruption Insurance Checklist -
An unexpected or catastrophic loss can force any company out of business, even if it is insured. You must understand your company’s risks and how your insurance...more
Expanding the Boundaries of Coverage in the Face of Evolving Risks -
Advances in technology, social change, new regulations—developments like these challenge companies’ risk-mitigation efforts and insurance programs. As the...more
9/6/2018
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Arbitration ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Construction Industry ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Insurance Industry ,
Policy Terms ,
Popular ,
Property Damage ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Transportation Industry
Hurricane Harvey, projected to be the most powerful storm to strike the United States since 2005, is bearing down on the Texas coastline and may make landfall as soon as Friday, August 25. Forecasters say it will likely have...more
Welcome to the latest edition of Pillsbury’s Perspectives on Insurance Recovery. As this 2015 edition of Perspectives demonstrates, our team is working on the most challenging issues—from cyber-insurance and complex claims...more
7/21/2015
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Certificate of Insurance ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Construction Contracts ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cybersecurity ,
D&O Insurance ,
Duty to Defend ,
Earthquake Insurance ,
Errors and Omissions Policy ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Indemnification Clauses ,
Insurance Industry ,
Limitation of Liability Clause ,
Litigation Fees & Costs ,
Mergers ,
Notice Requirements ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Professional Liability ,
Property Damage ,
Property Insurance ,
Storm Water ,
Subrogation