Errors and Omissions Coverage and Litigation

Agent and Insurer Liability Post Procurement of Policy in Tennessee

The Court of Appeals recently had an opportunity to revisit the issue of agent negligence when procuring the wrong coverage for an insured. In Steven Barrick and Janice Barrick v. State Farm Automobile Insurance Company and Thomas Harry Jones No. M2013-01773-COA-R3-CV, (Tenn. Ct. App. 2014),...

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Offer of Settlement Triggers Policy’s Suit Limitation Clause

Most homeowners’ policies and other commercial property insurance policies contain suit limitations clauses, also known as “Suit Against Us” clauses, limiting the time period upon which an insured may bring suit against the insurer. Tennessee Courts have considered such clauses with respect to denials of...

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