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Vol. 3, Iss. 9
June 4, 2014
 
 

DRI Brings Back Its Three-Part “Insurance 101” Webcast Series

Back by popular demand, DRI is again presenting an “Insurance 101” webcast series. DRI describes the programs as an excellent opportunity, particularly for newer claims professionals, attorneys, summer associates and law clerks, to be introduced to the most significant, core concepts of insurance coverage. Not to mention that the series serves as a terrific refresher for more experienced claims professionals and seasoned attorneys who want to know more about insurance coverage law and practice. The following webcasts will be presented in 90-minute segments by leading attorneys who represent the insurance industry.

July 9 -- “The Duty to Defend”
July 16 -- “What You Always Wanted to Know About Policies”
July 23 -- “Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation”

For more information about the topics to be covered, the speakers and to register online visit http://dri.org/Events/Webcasts

Washington Federal Court: Case Of First Impression Concerning Bad Faith Failure To, Er, Seattle

In Cox v. Continental Casualty Company, No. 13-2288 (W.D. Wash. May 16, 2014) the Washington District Court, very generally speaking, addressed an insurer’s liability for an excess verdict ($35,212,000. Wow.) arising out of a failure to settle. The court stated: “While an insured must plausibly allege that the insurer’s conduct was ‘unreasonable, frivolous, or unfounded,’ Washington courts have not yet given a clear answer to the question whether an insurer has an affirmative duty to initiate settlement negotiations in the absence of a within-limits offer by claimants. See 3 Appleman on Insurance § 23.02(6)(d)(iii) (describing a split of authority among the states on the question). The weight of the evidence, however, indicates Washington does not consider a within-limits offer a requirement.”

 
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