Federal Judge Rules On 8 Motions In Coverage Row Involving Insolvent Insurer

( June 13, 2025, 2:20 PM EDT) -- OMAHA, Neb. — A Nebraska federal judge ruled that adherence to New York law precludes a reinsurer’s breach of warranty defense in National Indemnity Co.’s (NICO) suit to enforce its reinsurers’ obligations for incurred liabilities related to asbestos exposure; the judge also resolved seven additional motions pertaining to claims for novation and various coverage disputes, among others....