The “Bump-Up” Clause Explained: Chubb and AIG’s Legal Win

Chubb and AIG’s Legal Win

Chubb and AIG Score Big in Court Ruling Over Insurance Dispute What happens when companies argue over what their insurance should cover? Sometimes, it ends up in court. That’s exactly what happened recently, and big players like Chubb and AIG came out on top. Here’s the deal. What’s a “Bump-Up” Exclusion? A federal appeals court ruled in favor of insurers Chubb Ltd. and AIG over something called the “bump-up” exclusion. Sounds a little confusing, right? It’s not as wild as it sounds. This exclusion is a clause in directors and…

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Liberty Mutual vs. Mars: Who Picks Up the Tab for Risky Marketing?

Liberty Mutual vs. Mars

Liberty Mutual Drops Lawsuit Against Mars Over Ultra-Processed Food Marketing Case Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. has closed the file on its case against candy giant Mars Inc., leaving questions around insurance coverage for controversial marketing practices unresolved. This voluntary dismissal, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, has brought an abrupt end to a legal clash that raised eyebrows in both the insurance and food industries. The crux of the matter? Whether Liberty Mutual should have to cover Mars’s legal defense in a lawsuit accusing…

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