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A couple of years ago, a senior executive commented at an industry meeting that the insurance business seems to be populated by “C students.” Oddly enough, the expected outBe RiskSmart with Social Media
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By Marc Zimet, Esq. of Jampol Zimet LLP When an insurer sues for rescission, the insured is generally responsible for omissions and misrepresentations on insurance applications. That being said, wheBE CAREFUL WITH WHOM YOU SHARE YOUR POLICY: N.J. APPELLATE DIVISION CONSTRUES ADDITIONAL INSURED CL
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