Chris Christian on February 17th, 2011

Agents are frequently provided insureds’ contract requirements in order to determine insurance needed. But contract requirements can go well beyond limits and Additional Insured status. Does an agent owe a duty to their insured to provide the coverage required by the contract? Or even more frightening — does the agent owe a duty to the insured’s client?

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Chris Christian on June 5th, 2009

Some insureds like to handle their own claims — until they blow up. If the carrier is aware of this self-management and agrees to it, no problem. If not, the insured is risking an uncovered loss.

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