Common use of Defense and Settlement of Claims Clause in Contracts

Defense and Settlement of Claims. (a) It is our duty to defend a claim against you even if such claim is groundless or fraudulent however our right and duty to defend you under this Policy ends when the applicable Limit of Liability has been exhausted by payments of damages or claims expenses.

Defense and Settlement of Claims. (a) A. It is our duty to defend a claim against you even if such claim is groundless or fraudulent however our right and duty to defend you under against a covered claim, subject to the terms and conditions of this Policy Policy, even if the claim is groundless or fraudulent. Our right and duty to defend ends when the Policy’s applicable Limit of Liability has been exhausted by payments payment of damages or claims expenses.