Insurance,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Sep. 15, 2020
Ruling limits excess insurers’ right to challenge coverage decisions
On Monday, the 9th Circuit issued an opinion deciding an issue of first impression on a significant insurance issue: “[W]hen, if ever, may an excess insurer challenge an underlying insurer’s payment decision is outside the scope of coverage?”
Kirk A. Pasich
Partner and Co-Leader of the Insurance Recovery Group
McGuireWoods LLP
Phone: (310) 956-3462
Email: kpasich@mcguirewoods.com
Loyola Law School
On Monday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion deciding an issue of first impression on a significant insurance issue. In AXIS Reinsurance Company v. Northrop Grumman Corp., 2020 DJDAR 10114, the court addressed the following question: "[W]hen, if ever, may an excess insurer challenge an underlying insurer's payment decision is outs...
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