Most liability insurance policies have a “cooperation clause.” This clause typically is found in the “conditions” section of the policy.
The Cooperation Clause
An insured's alleged failure to cooperate will not often be a successful defense to coverage. Furthermore, even if the claim may have some merit, there must be substantial prejudice, something that an insurer typically cannot prove while the underlying lawsuit is pending.
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