Listed below are the latest additions to “The Policyholder Project: Insurance Literacy”. These videos provide definitions and explanations of critical insurance concepts, providing policyholders with valuable insights to navigate the complex world of insurance confidently.
The next six videos (listed below) have been posted to Lathrop GPM’s Video Library and our YouTube channel. To
“The Policyholder Project: Insurance Literacy” Roundup – Videos 7-12
In our previous blog post, we introduced the ongoing initiative, “The Policyholder Project: Insurance Literacy”, which aims to promote insurance literacy and empower policyholders with knowledge and understanding. Building upon the positive reception of our initial video releases, we are excited to present the latest additions to “The Policyholder Project: Insurance Literacy”. These videos delve…
Launch of “The Policyholder Project: Insurance Literacy” – Videos 1-6
If you haven’t yet heard, the Lathrop GPM Insurance Recovery & Counseling team has launched a new video series, “The Policyholder Project: Insurance Literacy.” This innovative project was the invention of Partner Alex Roje, and currently includes videos from Alex, Nancy Sher Cohen and Blake DeRosier. In these videos, our team will define common insurance…
Excuse the Interruption
All eyes are on the New Jersey Supreme Court as we await oral arguments on the latest business interruption coverage dispute. In the lawsuit, an Atlantic City casino, Ocean Walk, seeks reimbursement for costs incurred during the pandemic shutdown from several insurance companies. The insurance companies denied coverage and moved to dismiss the insured’s lawsuit.…
15 Million Reasons to Be Familiar with Your Policies’ Notice Provisions: Harvard Loses Out on $15 Million in Coverage Due to Late Notice
For several years now, Harvard has been at the center of highly publicized and contentious litigation arising from its race-conscious admissions practices that, according to the lawsuit, discriminate against Asian American applicants in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Just days after the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument…
Policy Review Offer
Many businesses are unaware of the insurance vulnerabilities they face and what they can do to minimize those ahead of a claim. Lathrop GPM is one of the largest firms in the U.S. dedicated to serving policyholders and helping them obtain the best possible coverage. Every member of our Insurance Recovery & Counseling team is…
Texas Jury Awards Coverage for Insured’s $48 Million in COVID-19 Business Interruption Loss
Baylor College of Medicine fought the good fight and won. After a three-day trial in Harris County, Texas, the jury returned a verdict against certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, finding that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, caused physical loss or damage to Baylor College’s property, and that the insured had coverage for more than…
Protection for Public Entities – Cyber Insurance
*Oprah Bennett is a 2022 Summer Associate at Lathrop GPM who contributed to the writing of this blog post.
In today’s digital age, practically anything can be accessed online or remotely –even private and confidential information. So, unsurprisingly, various institutions that receive, maintain, and store substantial amounts of financial or personally identifiable information have suffered…
Sexual Misconduct Liability: Insurance Coverage and Considerations for Public Entities
*Andrew Biddison is a 2022 Summer Associate at Lathrop GPM who contributed to the writing of this blog post.
Sexual misconduct, abuse, and harassment claims have become exceedingly common in public and private institutions alike. These claims affect any business or organization that employs adults, or is responsible for the safety of children, like churches…
Taking Control of Environmental Legal Risk: What’s Coming Next
Sarah Lintecum recently spoke at the Risk Management Society’s (“RIMS”) 2022 RISKWORLD conference with Lori Siwik of SandRun Risk about insurance coverage for PFAS liabilities. The following summarizes their presentation.
What are PFAS?
Lately, it feels like the term “PFAS” has been everywhere. But what exactly are PFAS and why should you care?
PFAS is…