Retained by counsel for carrier seeking recovery from the placing insurance agency based on material misrepresentations regarding the fire protection system required by the carrier to insure a hotel which later suffered a total fire loss. Engagement required analysis of communications between insured/agency and managing general agent relative to carrier underwriting guidelines and non-compliance with inspection requirements. Litigation ensued following initial claim denial with subsequent payment. Attorney Jennifer Martin, Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker (214) 698-8000. Liberty Mutual v. Cottom/RCI Insurance Group, Case No: CJ-2016-03004 In The District Court Of Tulsa County State of Oklahoma.
