Health Care Plan Provider’s Conspiracy / Scheme to Underpay Insurance Claims Submitted by Providers and Beneficiaries Not “Errors or Omissions” and Reinsurance Policies Covering Professional Liability Policies Not Implicated

In June, a Court of Appeals panel in Indiana issued an unpublished, and therefore, non-binding, opinion speaking to an issue that has significant relevance for several of our insurer and employer clients, and third-party claims administrators with whom we work.The insurance coverage case, Wellpoint, Inc., et al. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co., et al, arose out [...]

No-Fault Insurer Entitled to Judgment on Hospital’s Claim for Reimbursement of Medical Expenses for Motorcyclist’s Injuries for Accident Caused in Avoiding Collision with Motor Vehicle

In DMC v. Progressive, The Court of Appeals reversed a trial court judgment for the plaintiff hospital which sought reimbursement from defendant no-fault insurer of medical expenses for care to an injured motorcyclist. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after he ditched his bike to avoid a collision with an automobile about to cross into his path. [...]