Court of Appeals of Washington February 24, 2003, No. 50220-4-I (AAS-DMP Management, L.P. v. Acordia Northwest, Inc.)

Baker, J.

—Acordia Northwest, Inc., acted as AAS-DMP’s exclusive maritime insurance broker. The particular nature of this relationship created an enhanced duty of care on the part of Acordia. After a boat fire, AAS-DMP asked Acordia if there was a time limit for submitting claims to the underwriter. Acordia breached its duty by failing to properly advise AAS-DMP about a clause limiting suits.