Ninth Circuit Clarifies Application of Abuse of Discretion Review When Insurer Has a Conflict of Interest

On Behalf of | Jan 14, 2010 | Case Updates, Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, ERISA, ERISA - Abuse of Discretion, ERISA - Conflict of Interest, Firm News, Insurance Litigation Blog, News

After the United States Supreme Court decided MetLife Ins. Co. v. Glenn in which the Court held that a reviewing court must consider the conflict of interest arising from the dual role of an insurer acting as a plan administrator and payor of plan benefits as a factor...