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A Policyholder's Common-Sense Approach to Business Interruption Claims

The tragic events of 9/11 brought to the forefront a form of insurance that has great importance for the business community, but heretofore has received relatively little attention from the insurance bar — business interruption insurance. The reason is simple: Notwithstanding the high-stakes litigation over the World Trade Center's insurance claims and other claims arising out of 9/11, business interruption claims have been the subject of infrequent litigation when compared with claims involving general liability, products liability, construction, and directors' and officers' coverage.

26 minute read February 01, 2004 at 10:59 AM
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Michael P. Foradas
A Policyholder's Common-Sense Approach to Business Interruption Claims

The tragic events of 9/11 brought to the forefront a form of insurance that has great importance for the business community, but heretofore has received relatively little attention from the insurance bar ' business interruption insurance.

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