The Appellate Court of Illinois resolved a discovery dispute in an insurance coverage suit between plaintiff-insured Motorola Solutions, Inc. and defendant-insurers Zurich Insurance Company and Associated Indemnity Corporation.
The Department of Insurance adopted amendments to the Personal Information Privacy Protection regulations regarding the treatment of personal information by insurance providers licensed by the Illinois Department of Insurance.
An insurer's unambiguous 120-day notice requirement violates public policy because it is contrary to the statutory purpose of uninsured motorist insurance.
Illinois cases have declined to require an insurer to pay for independent counsel merely because the plaintiff demanded more than the insurance limits. But several recent federal cases have.
New regulations by the Illinois Department of Insurance require policyholders with a large deductible to fully collateralize their obligations under the agreement.
Illinois courts seem increasingly willing to look beyond the terms of the policy and allegations of the complaint when deciding whether a liability insurer has a duty to defend its insured.
The Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act will govern insurer conduct and require the Department of Insurance to develop and implement a "lost policy finder."
Each instance of underinsurance must be considered individually regardless of a policy's language, and a policyholder may not obtain more than the amount contracted for. Tufano sustained permanent injuries in an auto accident.
The Department of Insurance adopted amendments to the Part now entitled "Disposal and Destruction of Records," previously entitled "Destruction of Records." 50 Ill. Adm. Code 901 (eff. May 23, 2016).
The First District Appellate Court ruled that defendant's homeowners' insurance company had a duty to defend him after his friend overdosed at his home, even though his policy excluded liability for bodily injury arising out of the use of controlled substances.
Amendments to 50 Ill. Adm. Code 2004 (eff. Dec. 31, 2015) clarify the required accident and health insurance reserves to be maintained by companies within Illinois in order to comply with the Illinois Insurance Code (215 ILCS 5 et seq.).
On October 8, 2015, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed an Illinois Appellate Court decision, finding that the circuit court was correct in concluding that rental car companies that use a certificate of self-insurance are limited to
The Department adopted amendments and a new section on electronic filing processes for an employer's contribution and wage reports. 56 Ill. Adm. Code 2760 (eff. July 27, 2015).
On July 16, 2015, the First District of the Appellate Court affirmed the circuit court's entry of summary judgment on behalf of an insurance company in a declaratory judgment action.
New regulations by the Department of Insurance require insurance providers to provide alternate methods of disclosure for persons under a protective order.
On March 19, 2015, the Illinois Supreme Court held that insurance agents owe a duty of care to insureds under § 2-2201 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure.
To comply with Illinois Public Act 96-1332, the Department of Insurance ("DOI") has made three significant changes to the way insurance adjustors are licensed.
Travel insurance business entities may now receive licenses from the Director of Insurance for an initial fee of $500 and an annual $500 renewal fee thereafter.
On December 19, 2014, the Department of Insurance amended the Part titled Medical Liability Insurance Rules and Rate Filings to comply with a 2010 Illinois Supreme Court ruling. 50 Ill. Adm. Code 929 (eff. Dec. 19, 2014).
Any applications for the All Kids Health Insurance Program will now be considered with criteria established by the federal Affordable Care Act. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 123 (eff. Dec. 2, 2014).
As of July 1, 2015, discriminatory insurance practices against transgender persons will no longer be tolerated. 50 Ill. Adm. Code 2603 (eff. July 1, 2015).
"Targeted tender" allows an insured with multiple policies covering the same risk to choose which insurers must defend first. But recent decisions have limited the scope of the doctrine.
The Illinois Insurance Code has been expanded to include coverage for telehealth services. For the purposes of this new section, "telehealth services" is defined as "the delivery of covered health care services by way of an interactive telecommunications system."
Insurance policies don't indemnify insureds who cause intentional or expected harm. But what is and isn't "intentional" or "expected"? The cases offer some clues.
You must buy adequate health insurance for dependents under the Affordable Care Act or pay a penalty. But who is a "dependent"? A broader range of people than you might think.
On December 19, 2013, the Illinois Supreme Court held that an automobile insurance policy that excluded the only named insured violated and contradicted provisions in the Illinois Vehicle Code.
