Larry P. Schiffer Posts

Notice to Carrier Means Notice to Carrier

by Larry P. Schiffer | Mar 31, 2017 | Liability Insurance

Notice requirements in liability insurance policies typically require that notice of a claim or lawsuit be given as soon as practicable and in writing to the insurance company. While the exact language differs from policy to policy, the concept of written notice to the insurance company without delay is fairly common.

Additional Insured By Written Contract Clause Construed to Bar Coverage

by Larry P. Schiffer | Sep 21, 2016 | Liability Insurance

Not all additional insured clauses are the same. In this post, we discuss what a New York appellate court recently called an “additional insured by written contract” clause. The language of an additional insured clause may make all the difference as to whether a party is covered as an additional insured or not.