Travelers Indemnity Company v. Alto Independent School District

  1. December 11, 2023

    Insurer Can't Arbitrate Storm Coverage Row, 2nd Circ. Affirms

    A Travelers unit cannot force an independent school district in Texas to arbitrate its storm damage claim in Connecticut, the Second Circuit held Monday, affirming that the district is not bound by an arbitration clause in a reinsurance contract it was not party to.

  2. December 04, 2023

    2nd Circ. Skeptical Of Insurer's Bid To Compel Arbitration

    The Second Circuit appeared skeptical Monday of Travelers Indemnity Co.'s contention that an independent school district in Texas can be compelled to arbitrate its claims against the carrier in Connecticut on the basis of direct benefits estoppel.