This is the second in a series of discussions about insurance issues unique to the Lone Star State.
Both bankruptcy and the ability for a policyholder to assign its first-party, bad-faith claim against its insurer can be critical methods of risk mitigation. In our last post on Insurance – Texas Style, we looked at
September is National Preparedness Month in the United States. This designation urges organizations and individuals to prepare for disasters and emergencies. Given the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, insureds could use this month to conduct a three-step insurance assessment focused on coverage for natural disasters and emergencies. This assessment can provide a valuable
In the home health care business? Whether a franchisor, franchisee, or independent agency, beware of bodily injury exclusions in professional liability policies that could eliminate coverage for otherwise covered claims.
Home healthcare agencies often operate as franchisees, relying on the franchisor for development of the franchise, and once up and running, utilizing the franchisors’ advertising
Insurance policies often incorporate assignment clauses, which require policyholders to obtain their insurers’ written consent before assigning their insurance policies to others. For example, the ISO Common Policy Conditions Form, which is often used in commercial liability insurance policies, including package policies, precludes policy assignments under Section F: “Your rights and duties under this policy