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Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

March 31, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

NJ Assembly Passes Business Interruption Bill

The bill was originally introduced in October 2020 and passed both the Senate and Assembly on March 25th, and awaits signing by the governor.

By Hannah Smith

1 minute read

March 30, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Pennsylvania Liquidation of OneBeacon and Commercial Union Insurance

A discussion of the aftermath of the insolvency of a prolific and historic insurer.

By By Timothy P. Law, John N. Ellison and Shruti D. Engstrom

9 minute read

March 30, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Earth Movement Exclusion Precludes Coverage for Storm Damage

Appellees acknowledged denial of flood coverage by signing a document that stated in part "[e]veryone lives in a flood zone - it is just a question of whether you live in a low, moderate, or high-risk area."

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

March 25, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Surety Bonds: A Pipeline for Attorneys, Independent Agents

Surety bonds make the legal world go around.

By Susan Jordan

6 minute read

March 25, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Legal Implications of the Proposed 'College Athletes Bill of Rights'

Most significantly, from an insurance perspective, the Act has considerable health insurance implications for colleges and universities.

By Shrina F. Faldu and Olivia C. Tawa

7 minute read

March 23, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Warning Shot Across the Bow – The CA Dept. of Insurance and Rebating

Altogether, the Department has signaled a desire to enforce the anti-rebating rules that are within its authority, even though these rules are quite narrow in application.

By Elizabeth Tosaris

6 minute read

March 23, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Intoxicated Driver Not at Fault, Still Covered Under Policy

The dissenting opinion found that the district court properly granted summary judgment in favor of the insurer on the breach of contract claim because the defendant did not have permission to operate the vehicle while intoxicated.

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

March 22, 2021 |

Meet our 2021 Editorial Advisory Board

These thought leaders will help shape our insurance law-industry coverage throughout the coming year.

By Hannah Smith JD

1 minute read

March 11, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Inflammatory Remarks and Huge Punitive Damages Mean New WC Trial

With only $28 in compensatory damages awarded, the court found that $500k in punitive damages was excessive, particularly when plaintiffs' counsel used shockingly inflammatory language during the trial.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

March 09, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

MD Insurance Administration Issues Bulletin on Mail Delays

Maryland's Insurance Administration addresses the post office delays and encourages insurers to consider several measures prior to cancelling or non-renewing insurance policies.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read