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Publications
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03.20.2020Responding To COVID-19: Key Insurance Coverage Checklist for BusinessesLawyer PublicationsThis practical checklist, compiled by Perkins Coie’s Insurance Recovery team, outlines key insurance coverage considerations for businesses responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). View Checklist
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01.10.20202019 Tech Risk Report Q4 RoundupBlogsThe Perkins Coie Tech Risk Report Quarterly Roundup is a compilation of blog posts published over the previous quarter that provide analysis and interpretation on insurance issues related to cyber coverage, privacy, virtual currency, bitcoin, cryptocurrency, TCPA and consumer protection, among other related topics.
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05.31.2019Are Cyber Claims Covered Under Coverage B of CGL Policies?Blogs
Tech Risk Report
The consequences of a data breach can be far-reaching. While the initial issues in the wake of a breach often involve investigation into the cause of the breach and sending notification to those affected (both of which are covered by most cyber insurance policies), coverage for certain types of third-party claims stemming from cyber breaches may be available under Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policies. -
02.20.2019Common Exclusions Invoked by Cyber Carriers to Deny CoverageBlogs
Tech Risk Report
Often called the “wild west,” the cyber insurance marketplace offers a wide variety of policy forms that vary drastically in the scope of coverage provided. This is further compounded by the relatively small amount of case law analyzing cyber policies and the quickly-evolving cyber risks that companies face. Insurers are quick to deny coverage based on the many exclusions in cyber policies, often leaving policyholders with the option of either spending money to fight their insurer in court or accepting the carrier’s denial. -
October 2017CALIFORNIA TECH RISK REPORT - October 2017Lawyer PublicationsProtecting Innovative Companies Against 21st Century Risks
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09.12.2017Insurance Considerations For Drafting Vendor ContractsArticles
Law360
If your company uses vendors, you’re likely already familiar with vendor contracts. General provisions in the contracts, such as timing and delivery requirements, are well known.
Presentations
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09.01.20202020 Hurricane Season: Insurance Coverage for Preventative Measures, Property Damage, and Business Interruption With Lessons Learned From Hurricane MariaWebinarsHurricane Laura’s devastating landfall caused tremendous property damage.
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03.05.2020Insurance Coverage for Retailers and Hospitality Companies Affected by CoronavirusWebinarsWhat you need to know now about your current coverage and what you need to know now to protect your company at renewal.
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06.05.2019ACC SoCal: Minding Your D’s & O’s: Directors & Officers Insurance BasicsSpeaking EngagementsCraft / Los Angeles, CA
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03.26.2019
Blog
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Issues With Vendor Certificates of Insurance
Your company receives a demand letter and you realize that the claim stems from a vendor’s product or service. What do you do next? The first step for most companies will be to review the operative contract for any indemnification provisions. Next on the list will be to review any certificates of insurance issued by... -
Who Gets to Select Defense Counsel?
A policyholder is usually thrilled when its insurer agrees to provide a defense of a claim. However, all too often, an insurer’s position on how that defense is to be provided surprises the policyholder. Sometimes, the policyholder learns for the first time that it does not have the right to select defense counsel. Other times,... -
Are Cyber Claims Covered Under Coverage B of CGL Policies?
The consequences of a data breach can be far-reaching. While the initial issues in the wake of a breach often involve investigation into the cause of the breach and sending notification to those affected (both of which are covered by most cyber insurance policies), coverage for certain types of third-party claims stemming from cyber breaches... -
Common Exclusions Invoked by Cyber Carriers to Deny Coverage
Often called the “wild west,” the cyber insurance marketplace offers a wide variety of policy forms that vary drastically in the scope of coverage provided. This is further compounded by the relatively small amount of case law analyzing cyber policies and the quickly-evolving cyber risks that companies face. Insurers are quick to deny coverage based...
