Reinsurers Not Liable for Defense Costs Exceeding Policy Limits
Two reinsurers that shared part of the risk on a $25 million umbrella policy issued to a New York manufacturer nearly five decades ago are not liable for defense costs in addition to the policy limits, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
What’s more, one of the reinsurers is entitled to a new trial to settle the question of whether it is a valid successor to the insurance contract, the appellate panel ruled.
The decision affirmed a ruling by U.S. District Brenda K. Sannes and reversed a jury decision and jury instructions issued by U.S. District Judge David N. Hurd.
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The United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama recently predicted that the Alabama Supreme Court would refuse to recognize bad faith claims in the context of reinsurance disputes if it was presented with the question. The district court therefore granted a reinsurer’s motion to dismiss several bad faith claims against it.
Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation (“AMIC”) sued Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. for purportedly underpaying several reinsurance claims by approximately $1.9 million. AMIC asserted bad faith claims as part of its suit. Munich Re moved to dismiss those claims, arguing Alabama does not (or rather, would not) recognize bad faith in the context of reinsurance disputes.
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