By Daniel W. Gerber, Jeffrey L. Kingsley, and Clayton D. Waterman Chapter 74 provides a comprehensive analysis of the duties, obligations and limits of reinsurers in reinsurance transactions. Section 74.01 begins by examining the duty of utmost... Read More
By Robert Tomilson, Benjamin Blume, and Daisy Khambatta, Members, Cozen O'Connor It might be said that while a reinsurer has only one duty, to pay covered claims, a cedent's duties are manifold. The cedent, usually without the consent or participation... Read More
By Keith A. Dotseth, Michael J. Steinlage, David C. Linder and Melissa M. Weldon, Partners, Larson • King, LLP Chapter 72 discusses basic principles related to the formation and terms of reinsurance contracts. The chapter begins by considering... Read More
By Cynthia Morrison, Associate, McCarter & English, LLP "Reinsurance, as a specialized industry, utilizes unique terms that are often the subject of disputes between the reinsurer and reinsured. One unique term is the 'follow the fortunes'... Read More
Arrowood Surplus Lines Ins. Co. v. Westport Ins. Corp., (2d Cir. (Conn.) October 8, 2010) Plaintiff’s predecessor, Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Company (“Royal Surplus”) entered into an agreement pursuant to which it assumed the liabilities... Read More
By Robert Tomilson, Benjamin Blume, and Daisy Khambatta, Members, Cozen O'Connor It might be said that while a reinsurer has only one duty, to pay covered claims, a cedent's duties are manifold. The cedent, usually without the consent or... Read More
Arrowood Surplus Lines Ins. Co. v. Westport Ins. Corp., (2d Cir. (Conn.) October 8, 2010) Plaintiff’s predecessor, Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Company (“Royal Surplus”) entered into an agreement pursuant to which it assumed the... Read More