Third Circuit: Changes in Exposure Provision Bars Coverage for Pre-Merger Liabilities  
Third Circuit: Changes in Exposure Provision Bars Coverage for Pre-Merger Liabilities  
Emotional Distress Damages Without Physical Injury Insufficient to Support Direct Claim Against Insurer Under California Statute
Emotional Distress Damages Without Physical Injury Insufficient to Support Direct Claim Against Insurer Under California Statute
Costs to Respond to Third-Party Subpoena Do Not Constitute a Claim
Costs to Respond to Third-Party Subpoena Do Not Constitute a Claim
Delaware Court Dismisses Insurers’ Subrogation Action Against Software Provider Over Ransomware Payouts
Delaware Court Dismisses Insurers’ Subrogation Action Against Software Provider Over Ransomware Payouts
No Coverage for Wrongful Acts of Acquired Company Occurring Before Purchase
No Coverage for Wrongful Acts of Acquired Company Occurring Before Purchase
Illinois Federal Court Holds No Duty to Defend Lawsuit Alleging BIPA Violations
Illinois Federal Court Holds No Duty to Defend Lawsuit Alleging BIPA Violations
Availability of Other Collectable Insurance Excuses Excess Insurer’s Duty to Defend
Availability of Other Collectable Insurance Excuses Excess Insurer’s Duty to Defend
Insurer Must Show that Reasonable Insured Would Have Concluded that Potential Claim Could Arise from Ongoing Investigation in Order to Apply Prior Knowledge Exclusion
Insurer Must Show that Reasonable Insured Would Have Concluded that Potential Claim Could Arise from Ongoing Investigation in Order to Apply Prior Knowledge Exclusion
Neither Contract Exclusion nor Professional Services Exclusion Bar Coverage for Lawsuits Against Insured Alleging Breach of Common Law Duties in Connection With its Fulfillment of Orders for Prescription Opioids
Neither Contract Exclusion nor Professional Services Exclusion Bar Coverage for Lawsuits Against Insured Alleging Breach of Common Law Duties in Connection With its Fulfillment of Orders for Prescription Opioids
Claim Against Physician Arising out of Criminal Misconduct in the Sexual Assault of a Patient Does Not Involve Covered “Professional Services”
Claim Against Physician Arising out of Criminal Misconduct in the Sexual Assault of a Patient Does Not Involve Covered “Professional Services”
Insurer’s Allegation “Upon Information and Belief” That Insured Possessed Knowledge or Information Rendering a Warranty False Held Sufficient to Withstand Motion to Dismiss
Insurer’s Allegation “Upon Information and Belief” That Insured Possessed Knowledge or Information Rendering a Warranty False Held Sufficient to Withstand Motion to Dismiss
Fact Issues Preclude Summary Judgment As To Whether Related Companies Constitute “Insureds” And Whether Claims Are Related
Fact Issues Preclude Summary Judgment As To Whether Related Companies Constitute “Insureds” And Whether Claims Are Related
Dishonesty Exclusion Bars Coverage For Claim Based On Actions Of Contractor Authorized To Conduct Operations On Behalf Of Insured
Dishonesty Exclusion Bars Coverage For Claim Based On Actions Of Contractor Authorized To Conduct Operations On Behalf Of Insured
Insured Bank’s Acceptance of Loan Payments Without Good Faith Constitutes Uninsurable Loss 
Insured Bank’s Acceptance of Loan Payments Without Good Faith Constitutes Uninsurable Loss 
Multiple Claims Against Insured Related to COVID-19 Outbreak Constitute Separate Claims
Multiple Claims Against Insured Related to COVID-19 Outbreak Constitute Separate Claims
Insurer Entitled to Rescind Policy for Insured’s Concealment of Lawsuit Filed Prior to Policy Period
Insurer Entitled to Rescind Policy for Insured’s Concealment of Lawsuit Filed Prior to Policy Period
Delaware Federal Court: No Coverage Under D&O Policy For Claims Based On Acts Alleged To Have Occurred Prior To Insured Entity’s Formation
Delaware Federal Court: No Coverage Under D&O Policy For Claims Based On Acts Alleged To Have Occurred Prior To Insured Entity’s Formation
Delaware Superior Court Reaffirms That Appraisal Action Is Not A Claim For A Wrongful Act Under D&O Policy
Delaware Superior Court Reaffirms That Appraisal Action Is Not A Claim For A Wrongful Act Under D&O Policy
Sexual Misconduct Exclusion Eliminates Duty to Defend Civil Lawsuit
Sexual Misconduct Exclusion Eliminates Duty to Defend Civil Lawsuit
Broker Has No Tort-Based Duty to Claimants to Notify Insurance Carriers of Claims Against Insured 
Broker Has No Tort-Based Duty to Claimants to Notify Insurance Carriers of Claims Against Insured 
Insured’s False “Expression of Personal Belief or Opinion” Insufficient to Warrant Rescission of Policy 
Insured’s False “Expression of Personal Belief or Opinion” Insufficient to Warrant Rescission of Policy 
Innocent Insured Provision Applies Where Insured Failed to Comply with Policy’s Reporting Provision  
Innocent Insured Provision Applies Where Insured Failed to Comply with Policy’s Reporting Provision  
Kentucky Court Holds That Notice-Prejudice Rule Does Not Apply to Claims-Made-And-Reported Policies
Kentucky Court Holds That Notice-Prejudice Rule Does Not Apply to Claims-Made-And-Reported Policies
Joint Venture Qualifies as a 'Subsidiary' Where Insured Holds Partial Economic Interest But 100% of Voting Rights
Joint Venture Qualifies as a 'Subsidiary' Where Insured Holds Partial Economic Interest But 100% of Voting Rights
Excess E&O Insurer Must Reimburse Defense Expenses Pending Resolution of Insured’s Coverage Dispute with Primary D&O Insurer
Excess E&O Insurer Must Reimburse Defense Expenses Pending Resolution of Insured’s Coverage Dispute with Primary D&O Insurer
Insurer that Breached Duty to Defend Bears Burden on Allocation of Defense Costs
Insurer that Breached Duty to Defend Bears Burden on Allocation of Defense Costs
No Coverage for Affirmative Lawsuit Challenging Distribution of Proceeds From Sale of Investment Assets
No Coverage for Affirmative Lawsuit Challenging Distribution of Proceeds From Sale of Investment Assets
First Circuit Holds “Breakaway” Church Not an “Insured” Under Original Church’s D&O Policy
First Circuit Holds “Breakaway” Church Not an “Insured” Under Original Church’s D&O Policy
Declaratory Judgment Complaint Constitutes a Reportable Claim for a Wrongful Act; Subsequent Amended Complaint Adding Insured Defendants Not a Separate Claim
Declaratory Judgment Complaint Constitutes a Reportable Claim for a Wrongful Act; Subsequent Amended Complaint Adding Insured Defendants Not a Separate Claim
No Coverage for Claim Made During Initial Policy Period but Reported During Renewal Policy Period
No Coverage for Claim Made During Initial Policy Period but Reported During Renewal Policy Period
Excess E&O Policy Not Triggered After Exhaustion Of Primary Policy, Where There Is At Least Potential For Coverage Under Separate D&O Policy
Availability of Information Regarding Ongoing Lawsuit Does Not Preclude Exclusions for Prior Acts or Pending Litigation
No Coverage for Claims Alleging Pre- and Post-Prior Acts Date Conduct
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