A sales agent’s advice to insured’s on lapsing and reapplying for life coverage leads to $1 million damage claim.
Insurance Coverage Law in Massachusetts
In-depth legal analysis, by Massachusetts insurance lawyer Owen Gallagher, on a myriad of insurance coverage issues and disputes.
City of Taunton Settles Lawsuit against Its Former Insurance Agent for $3,125,000
The E&O insurer for a Bristol County agency paid the City of Taunton $3,125,00 to settle its claim of inadequate coverage advice.
Mass. Court Rules Zurich’s Builders’ Risk Policy Does Not Provide Coverage for Suit Against Builder Of Needham Home
A federal judge has ruled that a builders risk policy provided no defense or indemnity to a builder for third-party lawsuits alleging defective construction.
Insurers Have Duty To Defend Suit Claiming Misappropriation of “Advertising Idea”
In a case of first impression, Mass. SJC says Holyoke Mutual & Maryland Casualty Must Defend Suit over Misuse of “Advertising Idea”
MA Insurance Agencies Become Subject to New Trade Secret Act and New Covenant-Not-To Compete Law on October 1, 2018
Massachusetts has a new trade secret act protecting customer lists and customer data and a new law on noncompetition agreements as of October 1, 2018.
