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Excess Insurer Can Sue Primary for Failing to Settle Within Limits Even Without Entry of Excess Judgment

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In Ace American Ins. Co. v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co. (No. B264861, filed 8/5/16), a California appeals court held that an excess insurer that contributes to the settlement of an underlying case due to the primary insurer’s...more

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