Murder Plot: Can Life Policy Sale Create Liability?

First-ever court ruling examines agent/broker duties to murdered life policyholders

In a number of states, courts have held that insurance companies can in certain circumstances be held liable for negligently issuing a life insurance policy to someone who is subsequently murdered, or the victim of a murder attempt.

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