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FORTRESS <br /> • The named insured entity or additional insured entity operating as a d/b/a is considered a person <br /> insured. <br /> • The officers,directors,or partners of a named insured entity are considered persons insured as <br /> outlined in the policy. <br /> • The definition of Insured Employee(s)has been updated to clarify that CRNAs or any other licensed <br /> healthcare professional(s)authorized to provide healthcare services without the supervision of a dentist, <br /> other than a licensed dental hygienist,are not an insured employee. <br /> Section IV. Limits of Liability(Title Change Only—Formerly called Limits of Coverage) <br /> Section V. Exclusions <br /> • Exclusion G.was modified to include disposing,altering and dispensing of any product or medical <br /> devices.This exclusion does not apply to liability arising out of the dispensing of pharmaceuticals or <br /> dental appliances to their own patients. <br /> • Exclusion I. has been updated to include coverage for monitoring or supervising any intern, extern or <br /> resident in a formal training program provided that the individual maintains coverage through the <br /> program,the named insured dentist does not enter into a contract to indemnify any entity or individual <br /> for the acts or omissions of the individual being monitored or supervised and the named insured <br /> dentist does not maintain coverage for this activity. <br /> • Exclusion K. excludes liability of an insured as an operator,director,superintendent,or executive officer <br /> of any hospital, nursing home,sanitarium,assisted care facility,clinic with bed and board facilities, <br /> laboratory, imaging facility,or business enterprise. This exclusion does not apply to laboratories or <br /> imaging facilities used for the treatment of the insured's own patients. <br /> • Exclusion L.addresses claims of fraud, conspiracy, collusion,deceptive trade practices,and false <br /> advertising. <br /> • Exclusion M. excludes obligations for worker's compensation,occupational diseases, unemployment <br /> compensation and disability benefits. <br /> • Exclusion N. clarifies that the administration of anesthesia is only covered when provided by an <br /> Anesthesia Professional as defined by this policy. <br /> • Exclusion P. excludes bodily injury arising from pollutants and radioactive,toxic, explosive, <br /> hazardous,or nuclear property and materials as outlined in the policy. <br /> Section Vl. Definitions <br /> ■ The definitions found on Page 3 are now arranged in alphabetical order for ease of reference. Defined <br /> words are shown in bold type. Please review the definition section carefully in conjunction with this <br /> notice.Of particular note: <br /> • The definition of Professional Services replaces the current definition of Dentistry. <br /> • A new definition has been added to define the term Retirement. <br /> • A new definition has been added to define the term Affiliate Dentist(applicable to Fortress Entity <br /> — Polity-o ly). - <br /> Section VII. Insured's Duties <br /> • In order to report a claim,the named insured must submit a written report to Fortress. <br /> • Notification of address changes must be sent to Fortress via registered mail during pending claims. <br /> Section VIII.Conditions <br /> • Condition D. permits contribution in equal shares,or according to proportional limits,when an insured <br /> has another insurance policy. <br /> • Condition I.the Fortress policy is not assignable. <br /> Section IX. Extended Reporting Endorsement(This section is only applicable to a Claims Made Policy) <br /> ■ The named insured is provided the greater of 60 days from the termination date, or 30 days from the <br /> date of mailing or delivery of notice to purchase an extended reporting endorsement. <br /> Section X. Privacy Notice(This section replaces the Business Associate Agreement) <br /> CN-NC(01/14) <br />