July 18, 2017 – Appeals Court rules on case highlighting the intricacies of the framework for underinsured motorist claims in Massachusetts
Insurance Coverage Law in Massachusetts
In-depth legal analysis, by Massachusetts insurance lawyer Owen Gallagher, on a myriad of insurance coverage issues and disputes.
Mass. Legislative Committee Hears Testimony On Proposed Bill To Curb Deceptive Auto Insurance Quoting Practices
July 18, 2017 – The MAIA testified on July 11th in support of a new bill aimed at curbing the deceptive auto insurance quoting practices by certain direct writers.
Commerce Doubts Claim of Moose On The Loose in Jamaica Plain
Commerce insured convicted of insurance fraud after his comprehensive claim for hitting a moose or bison in Jamaica Plain proven false.
SJC – Insurers Defending Claim Do Not Have To Prosecute Insureds’ Counterclaim
June 26, 2017 – In this recent SJC case, Massachusetts’ highest court concludes that liability insurers are not required to prosecute insured’s counterclaim per SJC rules.
Court Rules Insurers Cannot Recover Paid Defense Costs When No Coverage Found
Superior Court rules insurers cannot recoup defense cost paid under reservation but also insureds cannot collect unpaid defense cost once no coverage found.
