COVERAGE COUNSEL AND LITIGATION:
In addition
to underlying defense, we act as exclusive coverage counsel on
several primary and excess liability, non-trucking and cargo programs
for various insurers and reinsurers. As part of our function,
we are asked to review the claims asserted, the policy language,
issue reservation of rights letters, request additional investigation,
issue coverage opinions to the carrier and denials of coverage
to the insured, answer department of insurance complaints, hire
underlying defense counsel and file and respond to declaratory
judgment actions.
Often, we are asked to review
policy language for changes or revisions and have in fact written
or rewritten policy language and endorsements. We also consider
the effect of any federal or state filing endorsements such as
the MCS-90 or the CA DMV67 that are applicable to the subject
policies and their effect on the insurer's exposure.
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