The topic to be addressed in this program is how to read and analyze a commercial general liability policy with an emphasis on understanding the Declarations, Insuring Agreement, Conditions, and Exclusions.
Key Learning Objectives:
1) Understanding the components of a CGL policy
2) Applying exclusions of a CGL policy to claims
3) Learning how to determine who is insured under a CGL policy
4) Recognizing issues concerning late notice and timing of claims
5) Duty to Defend versus Duty to Indemnify
Program Agenda:
I. Differences Between CGL and Property Policies (5 minutes)
II. Duty to Defend v. Duty to Indemnify (7 minutes)
III. How to Analyze Coverage
A. Declarations Page (5 minutes)
B. Who is an Insured (add'l insured endorsements, "Who is An Insured" section of policy) (5 minutes)
C. Trigger of Coverage (claims made v. occurrence; manifestation trigger, exposure trigger, continuous trigger) (10 minutes)
D. Insuring Agreement (BI/PD requirements) (3 minutes)
E. Conditions (late notice, other insurance, cooperation) (3 minutes)
F. Exclusions (intentional acts, contractual liability, auto exclusion etc..) (10 minutes)
IV. Reservation of Rights/Disclaimers/Declaratory Judgment Actions (10 minutes)
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