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Appellate Division Holds Insurance Carrier Failed to Prove Proper Cancellation of Policy

By on December 10, 2020 in NJ Workers' Comp, Other with 0 Comments

It remains very difficult for New Jersey insurers to cancel policies in workers’ compensation.  Strict compliance with N.J.S.A. 34:15-81 is required because the state’s policy favors continuation of insurance coverage. The decision in Pierson v. Travelers Indemnity Company, A-3838-19T2 (App. Div. December 7, 2020) illustrates the specific problem of cancellation related to non-payment of an […]

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Comp Insurers Remain Concerned over the Expiration of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA)

By on January 7, 2015 in NJ Workers' Comp, Uncategorized with 0 Comments

We live in a world where terrorism unfortunately poses genuine insurance risks. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) was passed by President George W. Bush on November 26, 2002 to establish a backstop for insurance claims arising from acts of terrorism.  This coverage includes workers’ compensation claims.  Before September 11, 2001, insurance companies generally did not […]

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