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James J. Periconi, Esq. | March 6, 2007
Pollution exclusions were first introduced in insurance policies beginning in the early-1970‚ to remove any doubt that may have existed in connection with coverage for damage caused by pollutants which were released as a normal part of the insured‚ business operations. By the late-1980‚ however, most insurance policies included ‚ absolute‚ pollution exclusions.
James J. Periconi, Esq. | February 28, 2007
A typical Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policy includes two duties: (1) the duty to defend; and (2) the duty to indemnify. The duty to defend, when triggered, obligates the insurer to provide the insured legal counsel to represent them and to defend them from claims, including claims that may ultimately prove to invalid, or [...]
James J. Periconi, Esq. | February 23, 2007
A typical Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policy covers claims made by third parties for damages the insured party is legally obligated to pay as the result of an “occurrence” resulting
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