Citigroup, Inc. vs. National Union Fire Insurance Co. et. al.
Year 2009
Court U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
Case Number 10-20445
Issue
  • Primary/Excess settlements
State
  • Texas

Whether an excess insurance carrier’s denial of coverage to a policyholder who settles with its primary insurance company for an amount below the primary insurance company’s limits violates the public policy favoring settlements?