Ramifications of recent decisions on allocation of losses from triggered policies

Courts increasingly are required to address allocation issues in insurance coverage litigation. This article outlines several recent decisions addressing allocation and illuminates the practical effect these decisions will have on future coverage cases. Recent decisions suggest that courts will allo...

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Veröffentlicht in:Environmental claims journal 1995-12, Vol.8 (2), p.109-122
1. Verfasser: Warner, Margaret H.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Courts increasingly are required to address allocation issues in insurance coverage litigation. This article outlines several recent decisions addressing allocation and illuminates the practical effect these decisions will have on future coverage cases. Recent decisions suggest that courts will allocate losses to require the policyholder to assume self-insured layers, gaps due to the insolvency of insurers, and any uninsured periods resulting from prior settlements or commutations.
ISSN:1040-6026
1547-657X
DOI:10.1080/10406029509379254