Defining Occurrence: The Cases, Concepts, and Conflicts Driving CGL Coverage
Just 28 words in the CGL definition of “occurrence” can have million-dollar consequences. Examine the cases, policy language, and coverage conflicts behind this critical term. Discover how courts interpret occurrence, why counting occurrences matters, and how construction defects, long-tail exposures, mass casualty events, cyber claims, and other emerging risks complicate the analysis.
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- Webinar Duration
- 120 minutes
- CE Requirements
- Verify your state and license CE requirements
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- Trace the process that turns raw carrier data into official industry valuation tables such as the CSO and IAM
- Distinguish cause theory from effect theory and see how each can change limits and SIR calculations.
- Assess how courts approach expected or intended injury, construction defects, and multiple insureds.
- Connect occurrence analysis with long-tail exposures, trigger theories, and multiple policy years.
- Consider emerging coverage questions involving PFAS, opioids, cyber events, and AI-related risks.