By Joshua Gold and Peter A. Halprin | February 9, 2018
A recent English decision, 'Allianz Insurance PLC v. Sirius International Insurance Corporation', illustrates how tricky qualification provisions can be and the importance of having such provisions drafted in a clear and unambiguous fashion.
By Kristen Rasmussen | February 7, 2018
Aetna has sued Kurtzman Carson Consultants, blaming the claims administrator for mailings that disclosed the name and condition of thousands of HIV patients. KCC responded by filing a suit of its own against Aetna, saying that the health insurance giant and its outside legal counsel, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, were responsible.
By Staff | February 1, 2018
Jonathan A. Dachs receives the John E. Leach Memorial Award from the New York State Bar Association's Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Howard B. Epstein and Theodore A. Keyes | January 29, 2018
Corporate Insurance Law columnists Howard B. Epstein and Theodore A. Keyes write: Over five years later, the courts are still working through property damage and insurance disputes arising out of Hurricane Sandy. In December, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reviewed the latest round of a three-party dispute between the insured, the insurer and the broker over the insurance policy limits applicable to a Hurricane Sandy-related flood claim.
By Kathleen A. Scott, Chair, NYSBA Business Law Section | January 19, 2018
Kathleen A. Scott, Chair of the NYSBA Business Law Section, writes: One of the best ways to keep up with the latest developments in the business law field is to join the Business Law Section. The Section encompasses a variety of specialties: banking, insurance, technology and venture law, nonprofit organizations, franchise, bankruptcy, public utility.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jonathan A. Dachs | January 16, 2018
Insurance Law columnist Jonathan A. Dachs writes: Reaction to the important decision in 'Carlson v. American International Group' has been mixed, breaking down largely along policyholder/claimant and insurer lines. It remains to be seen how this decision plays out in the future, and whether the legislature will be motivated again to make any changes to the language of Ins. L. §3420.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Evan H. Krinick | January 4, 2018
Insurance Fraud columist Evan H. Krinick writes: In 'Nick's Garage v. Progressive Casualty Ins. Co.', the Second Circuit ruled that certain claims against auto insurers under §349 could proceed. The decision may embolden plaintiffs to assert more §349 claims against auto insurers in the future.
By Roy Strom | January 2, 2018
Insurance industry veteran Damon Vocke is joining Duane Morris a little more than a year after launching his own shop.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Dan D. Kohane | December 22, 2017
Dan D. Kohane writes: On Nov. 20, 2017, New York's highest court dramatically expanded the breadth of New York Insurance Law §3420.
By Ross Todd | December 21, 2017
U.S. District Judge Haywood Gilliam's ruling comes less than a week after a judge in Philadelphia issued a similar injunction.
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