A closer look at mould.
There is much concern about the potential claims related to mould but this is more talked about than litigated and insurers need to consider carefully their underwriting practices, says Robert Hogarth.
Toxic mould has been welcomed by the US Plaintiff Bar as the nextbest thing for them after asbestos - all that is needed are water and
patients. As a result, many insurers have reported a drastic
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