Court rules for insured on ambiguous homeowner app questions on dog’s "bite history" and "Loss payments."
Insurance Coverage Law in Massachusetts
In-depth legal analysis, by Massachusetts insurance lawyer Owen Gallagher, on a myriad of insurance coverage issues and disputes.
Further Appeal Denied On Personal Information Liability For Mass. Agencies
January 10, 2017 – The Congress decision is an important one in that it extends the potential liability of all insurance agencies dealing with personal information relating to not only insureds, but in this case, to a property damage claimant.
Appeals Court Rules No Underinsured Benefits For Trustee Where Named Insured Only Identified as Trust
Naming trust as named insured on commercial liability policy makes underinsurance coverage unavailable to unnamed trustee Appeals Court rules.
Excess Insurance Does Not Affect Primary Insurer’s Right To Demand Release
May 9, 2017 – A Massachusetts Appeals Court case involving a car accident in Swampscott where $10 million in excess insurance legally irrelevant to primary insurer with $1 million primary limit demanding release for insureds even though damages exceed primary policy limits.
$137,500 Settlement with Insurance Agent and Reverse Mortgage Broker Over Deceptive Practices
Attorney General announces settlement with insurance agent and reverse mortgage broker on scheme to use elder citizens home equities to fund unsuitable insurance products.
