Between the Lines

In a case won by Anderson & Kreiger, and argued by this blogger, the First Circuit rejected a policyholder’s argument that he was entitled to re-litigate an arbitration panel’s determination…

Although other policies (EPLI, D&O, E&O) have expanded upon the types of proceedings they will defend, the insurance industry has stood firm under CGL polices and defend only civil “suits.” …

In a recent decision, In re Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, the New Hampshire Supreme Court held that the state statute permitting the admission at medical malpractice trials of unanimous…

One of the most vexing issues for liability insurers is what to do with an uncooperative insured.  While it doesn’t happen often in the professional liability arena, when it does,…

An insurer’s obligation to pay “reasonable” attorney’s fees incurred by the insured continues to be a matter of contention.  The issue most commonly arises in two contexts: when the insurer…

When is an e-mail offer of employment a negotiable instrument?  Never, says the court in a case that is just a bit less creative than that introduction makes it sound.  A…

As noted previously, when the insurer reserves its rights, the insured usually gets to pick counsel.  If that counsel is not one regularly employed by the insurer, fights over rates…