Federal Appeals Court Ruling Highlights Risks in Construction Insurance Policies A recent federal appeals court decision has sparked significant discussion in the construction industry. The ruling, favoring Liberty Mutual’s surplus lines carrier, focuses on a contractor-controlled insurance program (CCIP) policy involving Kaufman Lynn Construction. While it’s seen as a legal victory for Liberty Mutual, the case also underscores deeper issues with insurance policies that contractors often face. The Conflict Over the Fine Print At the heart of this case is the “course of construction exclusion” (COCE) in Kaufman Lynn Construction’s…
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