Insurance Law

This 2024 Compendium, prepared by the ALFA International Insurance Practice Group members was designed to serve as a resource for those who deal with important claims issues in either Property and Casualty or Life, Health, and Accident insurance policies.

The topics for the Compendium are as follows:

• Regulatory Limits on Claims-Handling
• Principles of Contract Interpretation
• Choice of Law
• Duties Imposed by State Law
• Extra Contractual Claims Against Insurers:  Elements and Remedies
• Discovery Issues in Actions Against Insurers
• Defenses in Actions Against Insurers
• Trigger and Allocation Issues for Long-Tail Claims
• Contribution Actions
• Duty to Settle
• LH&D Beneficiary Issues
• Interpleader Actions

These compendia are meant as an overview. We hope you find the materials helpful. Should you have questions, please contact a member of the ALFA International Insurance Practice Group who can provide the appropriate in-depth analysis.

Click here to view the 2023 Insurance Quick Reference Guide.

DISCLAIMER: Articles contained within this compendium provide information on general legal issues and are not intended to provide advice on any specific legal matter or factual situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel.