2021 Insurance Law Compendia

This 2021 Compendium, prepared by the ALFA International Insurance Practice Group members and edited by James Spiker (Semmes, Bowen & Semmes) and Richard Hennessey (Morrison Mahoney LLP) 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 2022 Insurance Quick Reference Guide. 

Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

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.