The problem, Merlin argued, isn’t the existence of affiliated service providers – it’s the lack of transparency and oversight. “Managing general agents, service companies, reinsurers all have a proper place, and they can be affiliated,” he said. “But that’s why the transactions have to be audited.”
3. Discovery sanctions Chenevert also sought attorneys’ fees and costs as sanctions, arguing that Allstate’s discovery objections were improper. However, under Rule 37 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Whitehurst declined to impose sanctions, noting that while the court partially overruled Allstate’s objections, there was no clear evidence of bad faith in the discovery…
The dispute began after 18 former Scouts filed suit in 2012 against BSA and its Chicago-area council, alleging sexual abuse by Scout leader Thomas Hacker between 1980 and 1988. National Surety, which had issued excess liability insurance policies to BSA, filed a seven-count complaint in Illinois seeking a declaration that it had no obligation to…
Moving from Summer to Fall brings many changes: back to school, leaves changing colors, football, cooler weather, etc. It’s also a time to prepare your home and auto for the colder months ahead. Here are some essential tips for homeowners: 1. Clean Your Gutters – remove leaves and debris to prevent clogging, which can lead…
“It is important to understand that this is not a demutualization or a step toward demutualization, and there is no plan to issue stock or to bring in external shareholders,” the company said. “While a mutual holding company structure provides access to new and more economical debt markets, we are not required to access them…
