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Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

March 08, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Key Person Coverage Invoked After Death of Maroon 5's Manager

The court decided that an insurer must pay out the majority of a $12.5 million limit on a key man insurance policy taken out on the manager of a pop band who died from a blood clot in 2017.

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

March 07, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Rockfall Damage Not Always a Landslide Win for Homeowners

Does an insurance policy's earth movement exclusion bar coverage for damage caused to a home by large boulders rolling down from a hillside above the home?

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

March 04, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

New Jersey Seeks to Ban Auto Insurers from Using Certain Rating Factors

New Jersey may soon be following a trend of prohibiting insurers from using certain factors in rating auto insurance policies.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

March 04, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Suit Limitations Provisions and the Coronavirus Pandemic Anniversary: Keeping Coverage

As the anniversary date of the nation's introduction and response to COVID-19 approaches, insureds should examine business interruption coverage and determine whether a 12-month suit limitations provision applies.

By J. Wylie Donald

11 minute read

March 03, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

NJ Bill Increases Payout to Dependents of Deceased Essential Workers

If passed, the bill will provide benefits to the dependents of workers who died after contracting COVID-19 at the workplace.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

March 02, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Employee Arraigned for Workers' Comp Fraud After COVID Diagnosis

The school district employee almost got away with defrauding the school district of more than $33,000.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

March 02, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Insurer Not Obligated to Pay in Phishing Scheme

The court found that the insured did not hold the funds that were diverted, so the insurers were not on the hook for coverage.

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

February 25, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Maine High Court Finds No Advance Notice of Cancellation

A $15 million reminder to insurers to make sure the insured is fully informed of a policy cancelation.

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

February 25, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

NJ Legalizes Adult Use Cannabis

According to the new law, adult-use sales could begin before the end of 2021.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

February 24, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Judge Declines to Dismiss Suit from McDonald's Against Insurer

The suit was filed in October 2020 after three employees contracted the virus or exhibited symptoms of the virus.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read