Common Coverage Exclusions in Professional E&O Policies

Thu Dec 17th, 2020 on     Insurance Claims,    

Work With a Skilled Miami Insurance Claim Lawyer   Professional negligence is a serious and career-long concern for licensed professionals, in Florida and elsewhere.  In order to avoid the potentially catastrophic financial risks posed by a lawsuit, professionals typically purchase errors and omissions insurance coverage (E&O) to protect them in the event of a lawsuit. Unfortunately, it’s easy to assume that this protection will apply when you need it most — but insurance carriers often […]

Florida Insurers and Their Duty to Defend

Wed Sep 30th, 2020 on     Insurance Claims,    

Work With Our Miami Insurance Coverage Lawyer Today In Florida, if a policyholder is potentially liable to a third-party (i.e., a liability claim has been brought against them and that claim is covered by the underlying insurance policy), then the insurer has a duty to defend the policyholder in the ensuing litigation.  As with most liability disputes, these disputes are likely to resolve through pre-litigation settlement — but the insurer must still adhere to their […]

Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Florida

Wed Sep 16th, 2020 on     Bad Faith Insurance,    

Let Our Miami Insurance Law Firm Work For You Insurers are fundamentally profit-motivated.  Though this is a truism that most policyholders accept and understand, it’s often forgotten when it comes time for the policyholder to make an insurance claim — after all, one would assume that the insurance provider would act with some semblance of “honor” and live up to their promises. The grim reality is that many insurers will do anything and everything — […]

Boat Insurance — Common Coverage Issues

Thu Apr 30th, 2020 on     Insurance Claims,    

Experienced Insurance Law Firm in Miami, FL Florida has the second-longest coastline in the United States, and — in conjunction with its year-round warm weather — has become a hotspot of marine activity, particularly personal watercraft: small boats, yachts, and more. The high volume of seaborne traffic, as well as the nature of watercraft use in Florida (i.e., highly tourist-oriented) makes it rather dangerous to operate a boat without sufficient insurance coverage. Despite the fact […]

What Qualifies as a “Business Interruption” for Insurance Purposes?

Tue Mar 31st, 2020 on     Insurance Claims,    

If you’ve purchased business interruption (BI) insurance and are planning to submit a claim for benefits — or have already submitted a claim and have been denied — then you may be feeling somewhat confused by the ambiguity of coverage, and how that can be used by the insurance company to deny your claim. For example, you might have initially believed that your insurance covered you for man-made disasters (i.e., an arsonist-caused fire), only to […]

Hurricane Preparedness: State and Federal Government Resources

Fri Feb 21st, 2020 on     Homeowners Insurance,    

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will soon be upon us and it is important for homeowners to be prepared. As we’ve learned in past years, it only takes one storm to cause widespread devastation, and homeowners who take steps to get ready will be in the best position to begin the recovery process as quickly possible. Are you ready? Here are seven hurricane preparedness resources from the State of Florida, various U.S. federal government agencies […]

Seven Tips for Filing a Business Interruption Insurance Claim

Fri Feb 14th, 2020 on     Insurance Claims,    

When a hurricane, fire or other disaster damages your business, filing a business interruption insurance claim may be your only option to cover your company’s expenses during the repairs. If you cannot sell because your systems are down or your facilities are inaccessible, business interruption insurance can provide the income replacement you need to stay afloat you go through the rebuilding process. If you purchased “extended” coverage, your policy will cover your business losses for […]

Insuring the Gig Economy

Fri Aug 30th, 2019 on     Insurance Claims,    

Experienced Insurance Coverage Lawyer in Miami, FL On an annual basis, the “gig economy” is growing significantly across the United States and the world at-large, spearheaded by big-tech efforts such as Uber and Fiverr, among other applications that connect independent contractors with those in need of a one-time service.  In fact, industry observers estimate that nearly 40 percent of the United States will be employed as independent contractors by 2020 (though of course many will […]

Insurance Coverage: Do Agents Have a Duty to Advise Customers on What They Should Buy?

Wed Jul 31st, 2019 on     Insurance Claims,    

Generally speaking, an insurance agent has no obligation to, on its own, evaluate a customer’s particular insurance needs or give the customer advice regarding the coverage the customer should purchase. That said, insurance agents do have a duty to take the appropriate steps to protect their policyholders from potential risks and liabilities. If you think you have a claim for insurance agent or broker malpractice, a Miami insurance coverage lawyer can assist you. Importantly, if […]

Challenges to the Insurance Industry in 2019

Wed Jul 17th, 2019 on     Insurance Claims,    

Over the past decade there has been an explosion of technological, economic and cultural innovation, dramatically changing how we do business and live our lives. Many of these developments have disrupted the traditional approach to insurance. As a Miami insurance law firm, we stay up-to-date on trends that impact our industry. From the gig economy to driverless cars and the internet of things, insurance companies are racing to find creative, cost-effective solutions that match the […]

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