2018 Alabama Appellate Courts Insurance Law Decisions

Huie provides insight into recent case law related to significant 2018 Alabama appellate court insurance law decisions.

Relatively few insurance-related decisions were released in 2018.  However, the focus of the decisions included in this summary is on underinsured motorist and negligent procurement claims. Specifically, we examine the following issues and their relevant case law:

• UIM Subrogation Claim Does Not Survive the Death of the Insured Where No Claim Was Filed Against the Tortfeasor Before the Insured’s Death
• Underinsured Motorist Unlicensed Driver Exclusion Held Enforceable
• Accrual of the Statute of Limitations for Negligent Procurement Claim
• Summary Judgment on Negligent Procurement Claim Affirmed

To read the full report on insurance law decisions, click here.