Panel Says Vermin Exclusion Applies To Spider Infestation In Insureds’ Home

Mealey's (May 14, 2020, 1:22 PM EDT) -- ATLANTA — The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on May 11 affirmed a district court’s ruling that  XE "Insect Exclusion" a homeowners insurer did not breach its contract or act in bad faith in denying a claim for an infestation of brown recluse spiders in an insured home because the policy’s insect and vermin exclusion XE "vermin exclusion"  clearly applies to preclude coverage (Maggie J. Robinson, et al. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., et al., No. 19-10940, 11th Cir.)....