Notice of Claim
(Occurrence Policy)


Summary

This Notice of Claim template letter can be used by a policyholder to provide notice to its insurance company under an occurrence-based insurance policy of a third party claim that has been brought against the policyholder. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. Counsel will want to review the underlying insurance policy to ensure compliance with notice terms, including providing prompt, written notice of claim, and providing required claim information. The Notice of Claim may be made to provide timely notice of a potential claim and preserve the insured's rights to coverage and a defense if coverage is uncertain. For more information on occurrence-based policies, see practice note Occurrence or Claims-Made Policies and Late Notice Defense and Prejudice Requirement in Occurrence Insurance Policies State Law Survey. For related templates, see Notice of Claim (Claims-Made Policy) and ISO Form CG 00 02 01 96 (Commercial General Liability Coverage Form) ...