Dismissal Bid Disputed In Excess Loss Reinsurance Row With ERISA, Bad Faith Claims

Mealey's (February 9, 2023, 11:26 AM EST) -- PITTSBURGH — Parties in a suit over an excess loss reinsurance contract that was filed by a multiemployer plan that offers self-funded health insurance benefits and its trustees are disputing a dismissal motion, with filings in Pennsylvania federal court raising arguments including preemption and whether the defendants are fiduciaries under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act....