One of the issues that arises far too often in cases I handle is lack of understanding of the purpose or role of documents called “Certificates of Insurance.” A “Certificate of Insurance” is not an insurance policy – it has no insuring provision, no exclusions, and typically no terms or conditions. These “Certificates” are usually issued by
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“But the agent…” – Ending the Litigation Tactic of Blaming the Agent
By Parks Chastain on
Posted in Agent Involvement
In litigating coverage cases on behalf of insurance carriers, I often hear – “But, my agent said…” or “But, I told the agent that…” In Tennessee, juries still hold litigants to a degree of personal accountability and responsibility, particularly when they have had the opportunity to read the document about which they may be claiming…