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When the Smoke Clears: Business Interruption Claims from Wildfire Evacuations Without Physical Damage

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Over the past three to four summers, the insurance industry has seen a significant increase in wildfire evacuation claims (also known as civil authority). The Insurance Bureau of Canada ranked the summer of 2024 as the...more

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Advisory Council Recommends Amending NY’s Commercial Division Rules

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The Administrative Board of the Courts is seeking public comment on a proposal by the Commercial Division Advisory Council to amend the Commercial Division rules (22 NYCRR § 202.70) to clarify what types of insurance cases...more

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Parametric Insurance: The Future-Proof Solution for Enterprise Risk

In today’s fast-paced and increasingly unpredictable global environment, large enterprises face mounting risks—natural catastrophes, climate-related disruptions, supply chain breakdowns and emerging digital threats....more

White and Williams LLP

Top Developments: 2025 - Issue 2

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Bob Robison Com. Flooring Inc. v. RLI Ins. Co., 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 6369 (8th Cir., Mar. 19, 2025) - Eighth Circuit, predicting Arkansas law, concludes that an ensuing loss exception to a “Defects, Errors, Or Omissions”...more

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[Webinar] Business income claims & the LA wildfires - May 1st, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

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Kennedys partners Jared Greisman, Aaron Konstam, Louis Kozloff and Colin Willmott will be presenting a webinar on understanding business income claims on May 1, 2025. The webinar will survey key contours of business income...more

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The Aftermath of Covid-19 – New York’s Expansion of Business Interruption Coverage

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It is without question that Covid-19 affected the insurance industry worldwide resulting in substantial litigation commenced by insureds to recoup losses linked to government mandated shutdowns for nonessential businesses....more

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North Carolina Supreme Court: Government-ordered business closures during COVID-19 lockdowns constitute 'direct physical loss'...

Steven Hix and G. Benjamin Milam of Bradley discuss a pair of recent North Carolina Supreme Court rulings on coverage for pandemic-related losses, one of which gave policyholders a rare win. On December 13, the North...more

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California Wildfires: Essential Insurance Recovery Considerations for Businesses and Homeowners

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The devastating wildfires that have rapidly spread across Los Angeles this month underscore the need for businesses and homeowners to be prepared to make insurance claims when natural disasters strike. This LawFlash details...more

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Understanding Business Interruption Insurance: What Those Impacted by the LA Fires Need to Know

The recent fires in Los Angeles have left many businesses grappling with significant disruptions. For business owners, navigating the aftermath of such a catastrophe often includes understanding how their insurance policies,...more

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I Just Lost My Home or Business to a Fire, What Do I Do Next?

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Take a deep breath. Losing one’s home or business to a fire is devastating and the road to recovery will be long and winding. First and foremost, you need to take care of yourself and your family. Make sure everyone is safe,...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

North Carolina Supreme Court: Government-Ordered Business Closures During COVID-19 Lockdowns Constitute “Direct Physical loss”...

On December 13, the North Carolina Supreme Court gave policyholders a partial victory in long-running litigation over business interruption coverage for shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. In North State Deli v....more

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The Zelle Lonestar Lowdown Issue 20 - December 2024

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Welcome to The Zelle Lonestar Lowdown, our monthly newsletter bringing you relevant and up-to-date news concerning Texas first-party property insurance law. Inside this Issue: - Todd Tippett’s Top Ten Consultants an...more

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North Carolina Supreme Court Unlocks the Door to COVID-19 Business Interruption Coverage, Holding that Pandemic-Era Restrictions...

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Last week, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued its long-awaited ruling in North State Deli, LLC v. The Cincinnati Insurance Company, siding with a group of North Carolina restaurants that sought business interruption...more

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Third Circuit Shuts Down Policyholder’s Requests for Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Related Business Losses

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Wilson et al v. USI Insurance Services, LLC, et al., - In Wilson et al v. USI Insurance Services, LLC et al., No. 20-3124 (3d Cir. Oct. 8, 2024) the Third Circuit recently denied a petition for rehearing on COVID-19 related...more

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Does the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Holding in Ungarean, Represent the End of the War Over Insurance for Covid Losses or Just...

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently rendered its eagerly awaited decision in Ungarean v. CNA et al., declaring that losses resulting from Covid-related governmental closure orders were not covered by business interruption...more

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Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Insurance Implications

Hurricane Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend region as a category 4 hurricane on September 25, 2024, and continued to move northeast. The storm caused widespread power outages and catastrophic damage across Florida, the...more

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Claims Notes: October 2024

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A dental practice submitted a business interruption claim to its property insurers due to the COVID-19 shutdown orders. The insurers denied coverage, citing a lack of physical damage to the premises. Breaking with national...more

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Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania in Ungarean Case Holds There Is No Coverage For Losses Caused By The COVID‑19 Shutdown Orders

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On September 26, 2024, Pennsylvania joined the majority of jurisdictions nationwide in holding that commercial property insurance policies do not cover losses caused by the government shutdown orders issued in response to the...more

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The COVID-19 Virus Does Not Trigger Business Interruption Insurance Coverage

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In 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) released its highly anticipated decision in Workman Optometry Professional Corporation v Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company (Workman). The Court’s decision,...more

J.S. Held

Analyzing Business Income Losses Following Ingress/Egress & Service Interruptions

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The first two papers in this series—Handling Business Income Loss During Hurricane Season and Projecting Revenues for Business Income Losses During the Pandemic—largely emphasized impacts from the pandemic and the resulting...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

COVID Decision of Interest

In a recent New York Court of Appeals opinion, the court found that business losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic were not covered under an “all-risk” commercial property insurance policy. In Consolidated Rest. Operations,...more

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Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters - Insurance Tips for Commercial Policyholders

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Storms and hurricanes, isolated but powerful tornados, earthquakes, fires, and floods—the question is not whether, but where and when policyholders will confront the next natural disaster. Climate change is clearly having an...more

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The ABCs of D&O Insurance

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On this episode of “Don’t Take No For an Answer,” host Eric Jesse speaks with Mike Richmond, executive vice president and shareholder at the Horton Group, about the ABCs of D&O insurance, including the three fundamental...more

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Insurance Recovery for Businesses Impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

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On March 26, a containership struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, resulting in the collapse of the highway infrastructure and tragic loss of life. As communities grieve the loss of their loved ones,...more

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D&O Insurance Myths (Part 1)

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Eric Jesse from Lowenstein Sandler's Insurance Recovery Group dispels some common misconceptions about D&O insurance, including what it covers and why your business needs it. Speakers: Eric Jesse, Partner, Insurance...more

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