Implied Coinsured? Subrogation Actions Against Condominium Tenants (VA)

When considering a claim’s subrogation potential, insurance carriers are often confronted with contractual waivers of subrogation that potentially bar the claim. One of the most common waivers carriers face are those involving property damage claims in condominium buildings. In a recent decision, the Virginia Supreme Court held that in the absence of specific language otherwise, a tenant in a condominium unit is not an implied coinsured under the association’s insurance policy.   Read the article…………………………..

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