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
Download " Follow The Settlements And Ex Gratia Payments" by Robert M. Hall . This article originally appeared in LexisNexis ® Mealey's ™ Litigation Report Reinsurance , Volume 21, Issue #19, February 4, 2011. Read More
By Robert M. Hall I. Introduction Reinsurance allocation disputes arose out of mass torts that extend over multiple years and impact on many individuals or properties i.e. pollution and asbestos-related losses. When a cedent settles such losses, allocation... 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