Lexington Insurance Co. News

‘Ambiguous’ Flood Deductible May Cost Carriers That Insured New Orleans Hotel

The redevelopment of the historic Jung Hotel and Residences in downtown New Orleans flooded four times before renovations were complete. The two insurers that issued a builder’s risk policy for the project thought they had limited their risk, but a …

AIG Names McElroy from Arch as CEO of Lexington Insurance Co.

American International Group Inc. announced that David H. McElroy will join the company as chief executive officer of Lexington Insurance Co. at a date to be determined. McElroy will lead Lexington Insurance Co. and report to Peter Zaffino, chief executive …

Insurance Companies Sue Kodiak Electric in Alaska Over Fire Damage

Two insurance companies filed a lawsuit against the Kodiak Electric Association in Alaska claiming it was responsible for a fire that caused damage to clients’ property. Lexington Insurance Co. and Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association accuse the electric cooperative …

Connecticut Court: $1M Coverage for Nursing Home Fire Victims’ Families

Families suing the operator of a Hartford nursing home where 16 patients died in a 2003 fire suffered a setback Monday, when the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that the home’s insurance coverage was $1 million instead of the $10 million …