Legal Issues in Insurance
The legal and insurance industries share a unique relationship - one that works for and, at times, against each other. This collection of articles addresses key and emerging issues overlapping the law and insurance sectors.
March 30, 2020
Can an insurer avoid bad faith by first settling, then suing?The 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently affirmed the ruling of the lower court, in a win for insurers.
March 13, 2020
Court's UIM ruling could send Pa. auto insurers scramblingPlaintiff Frank Slupski's attorney said commercial policies like the one at issue in this case are the standard in Pennsylvania.
March 11, 2020
Stemming the tide of social inflationRunaway jury verdicts have been on the rise for 10 years, and their impact is apparent in claims that go to trial — there is a perception that someone must pay.
March 10, 2020
What legal issues are involved when insurance giants merge?The Aon and Willis merger will create one of the world's largest brokerages. Why were so many law firms hired, and what issues did they address?
February 26, 2020
Court: Estoppel coverage can be created if defense prejudices the insuredWhen insurers defend their insureds against lawsuits, it's important for attorneys and their clients to remain vigilant of the insurer's conduct.
February 17, 2020
Court ruling sets new precedent on cyberattack losses and BOP coverageA U.S. District Court discusses whether a businessowners policy should cover losses from a ransomware attack.
January 30, 2020
Risks that should be top-of-mind for general counsel this yearCyber, data privacy and diversity are among the top concerns for corporate counsel in 2020.
December 17, 2019
Geico challenges 'fundamentally unfair' $2.1M judgmentGeico's lawyer pushed back against the default judgment, arguing that the insurer had no knowledge of the case.
December 03, 2019
How insurers' legal teams are using data tools to fight megaverdictsThe insurance industry is leading the pack when it comes to using this "Moneyball" approach to litigation and financial services.
November 21, 2019
$21M bad faith verdict against Nationwide 'an assault on the industry'In 2014, a judge issued a $21M bad-faith verdict against Nationwide in a case the Pa. Supreme Court took up in April 2019.