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Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

July 27, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

California Gov. Signs Gender Neutral Legislation

This measure, sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, will update archaic references in California state law.

By Hannah Smith

1 minute read

July 27, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Is There Ambiguity When Summary Omits Relevant Policy Language?

The court had to determine whether a summary is controlling where the relevant policy language establishes otherwise.

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

July 27, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Supreme Court of Mexico Decriminalizes Cannabis

How will this affect the Mexican cartels, and what will they do in response to the new developments?

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

July 23, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Does 'Payable to Any Insured' Exclusion Contravene Nevada Law?

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled against the insurer that language in a personal umbrella insurance policy that precluded coverage for damages that are "payable to any insured" did not contravene state law.

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

July 22, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Free Webinar: Condominium Insurance

With the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, questions have arisen as to who insures such properties.

By Hannah Smith

1 minute read

July 22, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

California Commissioner's Authority Upheld by State Court

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a statement regarding a court's decision to uphold his authority order to expand FAIR Plan "last…

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

July 21, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Man Gored by Bull While On the Job Won't Receive Coverage

CW: Attempted Suicide. The Wisconsin Supreme Court found that a man who was gored by a bull while working in his employer's livestock yard will not receive coverage.

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

July 20, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Missouri Passes New Bad Faith Bill

The new law will protect companies that provide liability insurance from arbitration awards in proceedings that they do not consent to or participate in.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

July 19, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Uber Gap Insurer Sued for Misrepresenting Risks

A securities class action has been filed in Virginia Eastern District Court claiming an insurer miscalculated and misrepresented the risk involved in a contract to provide ride-share insurance policies to Uber Technologies.

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read

July 16, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Third Strike, You're Out: Insured's Third Attempt at COVID-19 BI Coverage Dismissed with Prejudice

An insurer's motion to dismiss a policyholder's third amended complaint has been granted, with prejudice.

By Hannah Smith

4 minute read