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Motion to Dismiss Reinsurance Breach of Contract

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District Court Grants Motions to Dismiss Claims Brought by Reinsurer

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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas recently dismissed certain claims brought by a reinsurer related to its efforts to audit an insurer’s broker....more

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Reinsurance Litigants May Need to Avoid Putting Their Faith in the Tort of Bad Faith

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In a recent Alabama federal court decision, aptly captioned Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation v. Munich Reinsurance American, Inc., the plaintiff reinsured brought three counts of bad faith against the defendant...more

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Nebraska Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction in Suit Involving Breach of Reinsurance Participation...

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The Court of Appeals of Nebraska has affirmed the dismissal of a claim under a reinsurance participation agreement based on lack of personal jurisdiction....more

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Court Dismisses Reinsurance Litigation in Favor of Prior Pending Action

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The plaintiffs, U.S. Fire Insurance Co. and North River Insurance Co., issued 12 umbrella and excess umbrella liability policies for a combined coverage of $244 million to a manufacturer of respiratory protection equipment...more

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Florida Federal Court Dismisses Reinsurer’s Agent From Breach Of Contract Lawsuit

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In this case, the ceding company, VIP Universal Medical Insurance Group Ltd. (“VIP”), brought an action in Florida federal court against its reinsurer, BF&M Life Insurance Company Ltd. (“BF&M”), and International Reinsurance...more

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Nebraska Federal Court Applies First-To-File Rule To Reinsurance Breach Of Contract Disputes, Transfers Case To Connecticut

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The District of Nebraska recently ruled in favor of Charter Oak Oil Co. (“Charter Oak”)’s attempt to dismiss a breach of contract case by Applied Underwriters Captive Risk Assurance Co. (“AUCRA”) based on the first-to-file...more

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Reinsurer Prevails In Dismissing Breach Of Contract, Bad Faith Claims Asserted By Underlying Policyholder

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A federal district court in Pennsylvania recently dismissed all claims asserted by an insured against a reinsurer in a coverage dispute over an explosion at plaintiff Three Rivers Hydroponics (“Three Rivers”)’s commercial...more

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Illinois District Court Dismisses Case Filed By Insurance Department, As Rehabilitator, Against Reinsurer

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The District Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a complaint filed by Plaintiff-Rehabilitator, the Illinois Director of Insurance, against Defendant-Reinsurer, Twin Rivers, alleging breach of contract,...more

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