Endorsements

Prior acts exclusion in admitted P&C products

Coverage intent

A prior acts exclusion limits coverage for acts, errors, omissions, events, or circumstances that occurred before a specified date or policy period.

Coverage impact

Prior acts wording is central to claims-made products. It affects continuity, retroactive dates, renewal negotiations, and whether older conduct remains covered.

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Prior acts exclusion
716 forms on chart / latest Jun 23, 2026
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Prior Acts Exclusion Endorsement
ML.LCP.E003 (0923)
39 filings
Ironshore Indemnity Inc. + 1 more
Directors & Officers Liability + 2 more
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PRIOR ACTS EXCLUSION
CU7401 08 06
2 filings
Illinois EMCASCO Insurance Company
Commercial Umbrella & Excess

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Prior Acts Exclusion Endorsement

Form #: PF-57190 05/26

Federal Insurance Company

Employment Practices Liability

CT | Jun 22, 2026

This endorsement excludes loss for matters based on wrongful acts, facts, or circumstances before a specified prior-acts date.

Prior acts date exclusion

In consideration of the premium charged, it is agreed that no coverage will be available under the Employment Practices Liability Coverage Part for Loss on account of any Matter based upon, arising from, or in consequence of any Wrongful Act, fact, or circumstance committed, attempted, or allegedly committed or attempted prior to [PRIORACTDATE].

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Notable language points

  1. 01Applies to wrongful acts as well as facts or circumstances.
  2. 02Captures committed, attempted, allegedly committed, or allegedly attempted conduct.

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