Insurers May Intervene and Assert the Same Rights as Their Insured’s to Contest Both Liability and Damages

On Behalf of | Oct 14, 2011 | Case Updates, Duty to Defend, Firm News, Property & Casualty Insurance

Under certain circumstances, an insurer has the right to intervene in a case against its insured to protect its own rights and to avoid harm to the insurer.  These circumstances usually involve cases where an insured is either prevented from appearing and defending,...

California Bans the Inclusion of Policy Provisions Giving Insurance Companies Discretionary Authority to Decide Claims

On Behalf of | Oct 7, 2011 | Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, ERISA, ERISA - Standard of Review, Firm News, Insurance Commissioner, Insurance Litigation Blog, Legislation, News

In a major victory for consumers, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that makes discretionary clauses – typically contained in ERISA-governed life, health and disability insurance policies/ERISA plans void and unenforceable in new or renewed policies.  SB 621 was...